How many syllables in “ajar”?
syllables in "ajar"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · jar
Letters
4
a · j · a · r
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ajar”
The word “ajar” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · jar. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ajar" have?
"ajar" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ajar" into syllables?
"ajar" is divided into syllables as: a · jar.
What is the Scrabble score for "ajar"?
The Scrabble score for "ajar" is 11 points.
Using “ajar” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ajar" (a · jar) 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, “ajar” 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 “ajar”
The letters in “ajar” can be rearranged to spell one other word: raja.