How many syllables in “paltry”?
syllables in "paltry"
Word details
Syllables
2
pal · try
Letters
6
p · a · l · t · r · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “paltry”
The word “paltry” contains 2 syllables, divided as pal · try. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paltry" have?
"paltry" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "paltry" into syllables?
"paltry" is divided into syllables as: pal · try.
What is the Scrabble score for "paltry"?
The Scrabble score for "paltry" is 11 points.
Using “paltry” in writing
Two-syllable words like "paltry" (pal · try) 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, “paltry” is worth 11 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 “paltry”
The letters in “paltry” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: partly, raptly.