How many syllables in “lodestar”?
syllables in "lodestar"
Word details
Syllables
3
lo · de · star
Letters
8
l · o · d · e · s · t · a · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “lodestar”
The word “lodestar” contains 3 syllables, divided as lo · de · star. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lodestar" have?
"lodestar" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lodestar" into syllables?
"lodestar" is divided into syllables as: lo · de · star.
What is the Scrabble score for "lodestar"?
The Scrabble score for "lodestar" is 9 points.
Using “lodestar” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lodestar" (lo · de · star) 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, “lodestar” is worth 9 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 “lodestar”
The letters in “lodestar” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: delators, leotards.