How many syllables in “aircraft”?
syllables in "aircraft"
Word details
Syllables
2
air · craft
Letters
8
a · i · r · c · r · a · f · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “aircraft”
The word “aircraft” contains 2 syllables, divided as air · craft. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aircraft" have?
"aircraft" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "aircraft" into syllables?
"aircraft" is divided into syllables as: air · craft.
What is the Scrabble score for "aircraft"?
The Scrabble score for "aircraft" is 13 points.
Using “aircraft” in writing
Two-syllable words like "aircraft" (air · craft) 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, “aircraft” 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.