How many syllables in “totters”?
syllables in "totters"
Word details
Syllables
2
tot · ters
Letters
7
t · o · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “totters”
The word “totters” contains 2 syllables, divided as tot · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "totters" have?
"totters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "totters" into syllables?
"totters" is divided into syllables as: tot · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "totters"?
The Scrabble score for "totters" is 7 points.
Using “totters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "totters" (tot · ters) 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, “totters” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “totters”
The letters in “totters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stretto.