How many syllables in “smithereens”?
syllables in "smithereens"
Word details
Syllables
3
smit · he · reens
Letters
11
s · m · i · t · h · e · r · e · e · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “smithereens”
The word “smithereens” contains 3 syllables, divided as smit · he · reens. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smithereens" have?
"smithereens" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "smithereens" into syllables?
"smithereens" is divided into syllables as: smit · he · reens.
What is the Scrabble score for "smithereens"?
The Scrabble score for "smithereens" is 16 points.
Using “smithereens” in writing
Three-syllable words like "smithereens" (smit · he · reens) 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, “smithereens” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “smithereens”
The letters in “smithereens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intermeshes.