How many syllables in “sputterer”?
syllables in "sputterer"
Word details
Syllables
3
sput · te · rer
Letters
9
s · p · u · t · t · e · r · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sputterer”
The word “sputterer” contains 3 syllables, divided as sput · te · rer. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sputterer" have?
"sputterer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sputterer" into syllables?
"sputterer" is divided into syllables as: sput · te · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "sputterer"?
The Scrabble score for "sputterer" is 11 points.
Using “sputterer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sputterer" (sput · te · rer) 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, “sputterer” 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 “sputterer”
The letters in “sputterer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: putterers.