How many syllables in “alert”?
syllables in "alert"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · lert
Letters
5
a · l · e · r · t
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “alert”
The word “alert” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · lert. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alert" have?
"alert" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alert" into syllables?
"alert" is divided into syllables as: a · lert.
What is the Scrabble score for "alert"?
The Scrabble score for "alert" is 5 points.
Using “alert” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alert" (a · lert) 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, “alert” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “alert”
The letters in “alert” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: alter, artel, later, ratel, taler.