How many syllables in “altered”?
syllables in "altered"
Word details
Syllables
2
alte · red
Letters
7
a · l · t · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “altered”
The word “altered” contains 2 syllables, divided as alte · red. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "altered" have?
"altered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "altered" into syllables?
"altered" is divided into syllables as: alte · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "altered"?
The Scrabble score for "altered" is 8 points.
Using “altered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "altered" (alte · red) 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, “altered” 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 “altered”
The letters in “altered” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: alerted, related, treadle.