How many syllables in “somites”?
syllables in "somites"
Word details
Syllables
3
so · mi · tes
Letters
7
s · o · m · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “somites”
The word “somites” contains 3 syllables, divided as so · mi · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "somites" have?
"somites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "somites" into syllables?
"somites" is divided into syllables as: so · mi · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "somites"?
The Scrabble score for "somites" is 9 points.
Using “somites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "somites" (so · mi · tes) 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, “somites” 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 “somites”
The letters in “somites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mitoses.