How many syllables in “touchiest”?
syllables in "touchiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
touc · hiest
Letters
9
t · o · u · c · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “touchiest”
The word “touchiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as touc · hiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "touchiest" have?
"touchiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "touchiest" into syllables?
"touchiest" is divided into syllables as: touc · hiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "touchiest"?
The Scrabble score for "touchiest" is 14 points.
Using “touchiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "touchiest" (touc · hiest) 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, “touchiest” 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 “touchiest”
The letters in “touchiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: couthiest.