How many syllables in “ashlar”?
syllables in "ashlar"
Word details
Syllables
2
as · hlar
Letters
6
a · s · h · l · a · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ashlar”
The word “ashlar” contains 2 syllables, divided as as · hlar. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ashlar" have?
"ashlar" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ashlar" into syllables?
"ashlar" is divided into syllables as: as · hlar.
What is the Scrabble score for "ashlar"?
The Scrabble score for "ashlar" is 9 points.
Using “ashlar” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ashlar" (as · hlar) 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, “ashlar” is worth 9 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 “ashlar”
The letters in “ashlar” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lahars.