How many syllables in “master”?
syllables in "master"
Word details
Syllables
2
ma · ster
Letters
6
m · a · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “master”
The word “master” contains 2 syllables, divided as ma · ster. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "master" have?
"master" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "master" into syllables?
"master" is divided into syllables as: ma · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "master"?
The Scrabble score for "master" is 8 points.
Using “master” in writing
Two-syllable words like "master" (ma · 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, “master” 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.
Anagrams of “master”
The letters in “master” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: armets, maters, matres, ramets, stream, tamers.