How many syllables in “vitreous”?
syllables in "vitreous"
Word details
Syllables
2
vitreous
Letters
8
v · i · t · r · e · o · u · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “vitreous”
The word “vitreous” contains 2 syllables, divided as vitreous. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vitreous" have?
"vitreous" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vitreous" into syllables?
"vitreous" is divided into syllables as: vitreous.
What is the Scrabble score for "vitreous"?
The Scrabble score for "vitreous" is 11 points.
Using “vitreous” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vitreous" (vitreous) 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, “vitreous” 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 “vitreous”
The letters in “vitreous” can be rearranged to spell one other word: virtuose.