How many syllables in “asterisk”?
syllables in "asterisk"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · ste · risk
Letters
8
a · s · t · e · r · i · s · k
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “asterisk”
The word “asterisk” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · ste · risk. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asterisk" have?
"asterisk" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "asterisk" into syllables?
"asterisk" is divided into syllables as: a · ste · risk.
What is the Scrabble score for "asterisk"?
The Scrabble score for "asterisk" is 12 points.
Using “asterisk” in writing
Three-syllable words like "asterisk" (a · ste · risk) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “asterisk” 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 “asterisk”
The letters in “asterisk” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sarkiest.