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