How many syllables in “ablest”?
syllables in "ablest"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · blest
Letters
6
a · b · l · e · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “ablest”
The word “ablest” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · blest. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ablest" have?
"ablest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ablest" into syllables?
"ablest" is divided into syllables as: a · blest.
What is the Scrabble score for "ablest"?
The Scrabble score for "ablest" is 8 points.
Using “ablest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ablest" (a · blest) 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, “ablest” is worth 8 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 “ablest”
The letters in “ablest” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bleats, stable, tables.