How many syllables in “asthma”?
syllables in "asthma"
Word details
Syllables
2
as · thma
Letters
6
a · s · t · h · m · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “asthma”
The word “asthma” contains 2 syllables, divided as as · thma. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asthma" have?
"asthma" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "asthma" into syllables?
"asthma" is divided into syllables as: as · thma.
What is the Scrabble score for "asthma"?
The Scrabble score for "asthma" is 11 points.
Using “asthma” in writing
Two-syllable words like "asthma" (as · thma) 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, “asthma” is worth 11 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 “asthma”
The letters in “asthma” can be rearranged to spell one other word: matsah.