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How many syllables in “thermites”?

3

syllables in "thermites"

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Word details

Syllables

3

ther · mi · tes

Letters

9

t · h · e · r · m · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
e1
r1
m3
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “thermites

The word thermites contains 3 syllables, divided as ther · mi · tes. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thermites" have?

"thermites" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "thermites" into syllables?

"thermites" is divided into syllables as: ther · mi · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "thermites"?

The Scrabble score for "thermites" is 14 points.

Using “thermites” in writing

Three-syllable words like "thermites" (ther · mi · 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, thermites 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 “thermites

The letters in thermites can be rearranged to spell one other word: hermetist.

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