How many syllables in “sitarist”?
syllables in "sitarist"
Word details
Syllables
3
si · ta · rist
Letters
8
s · i · t · a · r · i · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “sitarist”
The word “sitarist” contains 3 syllables, divided as si · ta · rist. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sitarist" have?
"sitarist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sitarist" into syllables?
"sitarist" is divided into syllables as: si · ta · rist.
What is the Scrabble score for "sitarist"?
The Scrabble score for "sitarist" is 8 points.
Using “sitarist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sitarist" (si · ta · rist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sitarist” is worth 8 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 “sitarist”
The letters in “sitarist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: satirist.