How many syllables in “shorter”?
syllables in "shorter"
Word details
Syllables
2
shor · ter
Letters
7
s · h · o · r · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “shorter”
The word “shorter” contains 2 syllables, divided as shor · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shorter" have?
"shorter" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shorter" into syllables?
"shorter" is divided into syllables as: shor · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "shorter"?
The Scrabble score for "shorter" is 10 points.
Using “shorter” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shorter" (shor · ter) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “shorter” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “shorter”
The letters in “shorter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rhetors.