How many syllables in “whities”?
syllables in "whities"
Word details
Syllables
2
whi · ties
Letters
7
w · h · i · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “whities”
The word “whities” contains 2 syllables, divided as whi · ties. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "whities" have?
"whities" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "whities" into syllables?
"whities" is divided into syllables as: whi · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "whities"?
The Scrabble score for "whities" is 13 points.
Using “whities” in writing
Two-syllable words like "whities" (whi · ties) 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, “whities” is worth 13 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 “whities”
The letters in “whities” can be rearranged to spell one other word: withies.