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How many syllables in “stricter”?

2

syllables in "stricter"

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Word details

Syllables

2

stric · ter

Letters

8

s · t · r · i · c · t · e · r

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
r1
i1
c3
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “stricter

The word stricter contains 2 syllables, divided as stric · ter. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "stricter" have?

"stricter" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "stricter" into syllables?

"stricter" is divided into syllables as: stric · ter.

What is the Scrabble score for "stricter"?

The Scrabble score for "stricter" is 10 points.

Using “stricter” in writing

Two-syllable words like "stricter" (stric · 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, stricter is worth 10 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 “stricter

The letters in stricter can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: critters, restrict.

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