How many syllables in “spirited”?
syllables in "spirited"
Word details
Syllables
3
spi · ri · ted
Letters
8
s · p · i · r · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “spirited”
The word “spirited” contains 3 syllables, divided as spi · ri · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spirited" have?
"spirited" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "spirited" into syllables?
"spirited" is divided into syllables as: spi · ri · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "spirited"?
The Scrabble score for "spirited" is 11 points.
Using “spirited” in writing
Three-syllable words like "spirited" (spi · ri · ted) 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, “spirited” 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 “spirited”
The letters in “spirited” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: riptides, tiderips.