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How many syllables in “lustrous”?

2

syllables in "lustrous"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lu · strous

Letters

8

l · u · s · t · r · o · u · s

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
u1
s1
t1
r1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “lustrous

The word lustrous contains 2 syllables, divided as lu · strous. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lustrous" have?

"lustrous" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lustrous" into syllables?

"lustrous" is divided into syllables as: lu · strous.

What is the Scrabble score for "lustrous"?

The Scrabble score for "lustrous" is 8 points.

Using “lustrous” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lustrous" (lu · strous) 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, lustrous is worth 8 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.

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