How many syllables in “paltrier”?
syllables in "paltrier"
Word details
Syllables
2
pal · trier
Letters
8
p · a · l · t · r · i · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “paltrier”
The word “paltrier” contains 2 syllables, divided as pal · trier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paltrier" have?
"paltrier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "paltrier" into syllables?
"paltrier" is divided into syllables as: pal · trier.
What is the Scrabble score for "paltrier"?
The Scrabble score for "paltrier" is 10 points.
Using “paltrier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "paltrier" (pal · trier) 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, “paltrier” 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 “paltrier”
The letters in “paltrier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pretrial.