How many syllables in “traitress”?
syllables in "traitress"
Word details
Syllables
2
trai · tress
Letters
9
t · r · a · i · t · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “traitress”
The word “traitress” contains 2 syllables, divided as trai · tress. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "traitress" have?
"traitress" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "traitress" into syllables?
"traitress" is divided into syllables as: trai · tress.
What is the Scrabble score for "traitress"?
The Scrabble score for "traitress" is 9 points.
Using “traitress” in writing
Two-syllable words like "traitress" (trai · tress) 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, “traitress” is worth 9 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 “traitress”
The letters in “traitress” can be rearranged to spell one other word: starriest.