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