How many syllables in “maltster”?
syllables in "maltster"
Word details
Syllables
2
malt · ster
Letters
8
m · a · l · t · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “maltster”
The word “maltster” contains 2 syllables, divided as malt · ster. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maltster" have?
"maltster" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maltster" into syllables?
"maltster" is divided into syllables as: malt · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "maltster"?
The Scrabble score for "maltster" is 10 points.
Using “maltster” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maltster" (malt · ster) 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, “maltster” is worth 10 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 “maltster”
The letters in “maltster” can be rearranged to spell one other word: martlets.