How many syllables in “hearty”?
syllables in "hearty"
Word details
Syllables
2
hear · ty
Letters
6
h · e · a · r · t · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hearty”
The word “hearty” contains 2 syllables, divided as hear · ty. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hearty" have?
"hearty" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hearty" into syllables?
"hearty" is divided into syllables as: hear · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "hearty"?
The Scrabble score for "hearty" is 12 points.
Using “hearty” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hearty" (hear · ty) 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, “hearty” 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 “hearty”
The letters in “hearty” can be rearranged to spell one other word: earthy.