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