How many syllables in “summits”?
syllables in "summits"
Word details
Syllables
2
sum · mits
Letters
7
s · u · m · m · i · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “summits”
The word “summits” contains 2 syllables, divided as sum · mits. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "summits" have?
"summits" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "summits" into syllables?
"summits" is divided into syllables as: sum · mits.
What is the Scrabble score for "summits"?
The Scrabble score for "summits" is 11 points.
Using “summits” in writing
Two-syllable words like "summits" (sum · mits) 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, “summits” 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 “summits”
The letters in “summits” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mutisms.