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How many syllables in “magister”?

3

syllables in "magister"

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Word details

Syllables

3

ma · gi · ster

Letters

8

m · a · g · i · s · t · e · r

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
g2
i1
s1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “magister

The word magister contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · gi · ster. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "magister" have?

"magister" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "magister" into syllables?

"magister" is divided into syllables as: ma · gi · ster.

What is the Scrabble score for "magister"?

The Scrabble score for "magister" is 11 points.

Using “magister” in writing

Three-syllable words like "magister" (ma · gi · ster) 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, magister 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 “magister

The letters in magister can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: migrates, ragtimes, sterigma.

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