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