How many syllables in “asphalt”?
syllables in "asphalt"
Word details
Syllables
2
as · phalt
Letters
7
a · s · p · h · a · l · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “asphalt”
The word “asphalt” contains 2 syllables, divided as as · phalt. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asphalt" have?
"asphalt" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "asphalt" into syllables?
"asphalt" is divided into syllables as: as · phalt.
What is the Scrabble score for "asphalt"?
The Scrabble score for "asphalt" is 12 points.
Using “asphalt” in writing
Two-syllable words like "asphalt" (as · phalt) 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, “asphalt” is worth 12 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 “asphalt”
The letters in “asphalt” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spathal.