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How many syllables in “sulphites”?

3

syllables in "sulphites"

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Word details

Syllables

3

sul · phi · tes

Letters

9

s · u · l · p · h · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
l1
p3
h4
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “sulphites

The word sulphites contains 3 syllables, divided as sul · phi · tes. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sulphites" have?

"sulphites" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "sulphites" into syllables?

"sulphites" is divided into syllables as: sul · phi · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "sulphites"?

The Scrabble score for "sulphites" is 14 points.

Using “sulphites” in writing

Three-syllable words like "sulphites" (sul · phi · 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, sulphites is worth 14 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 “sulphites

The letters in sulphites can be rearranged to spell one other word: plushiest.

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