How many syllables in “skeeter”?
syllables in "skeeter"
Word details
Syllables
2
skee · ter
Letters
7
s · k · e · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “skeeter”
The word “skeeter” contains 2 syllables, divided as skee · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "skeeter" have?
"skeeter" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "skeeter" into syllables?
"skeeter" is divided into syllables as: skee · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "skeeter"?
The Scrabble score for "skeeter" is 11 points.
Using “skeeter” in writing
Two-syllable words like "skeeter" (skee · 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, “skeeter” is worth 11 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 “skeeter”
The letters in “skeeter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: keester.