How many syllables in “shutes”?
syllables in "shutes"
Word details
Syllables
2
shu · tes
Letters
6
s · h · u · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “shutes”
The word “shutes” contains 2 syllables, divided as shu · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shutes" have?
"shutes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shutes" into syllables?
"shutes" is divided into syllables as: shu · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "shutes"?
The Scrabble score for "shutes" is 9 points.
Using “shutes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shutes" (shu · tes) 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, “shutes” is worth 9 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 “shutes”
The letters in “shutes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: tushes, tusseh.