How many syllables in “paternoster”?
syllables in "paternoster"
Word details
Syllables
4
pa · ter · no · ster
Letters
11
p · a · t · e · r · n · o · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “paternoster”
The word “paternoster” contains 4 syllables, divided as pa · ter · no · ster. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paternoster" have?
"paternoster" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "paternoster" into syllables?
"paternoster" is divided into syllables as: pa · ter · no · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "paternoster"?
The Scrabble score for "paternoster" is 13 points.
Using “paternoster” in writing
Four-syllable words like "paternoster" (pa · ter · no · ster) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “paternoster” is worth 13 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 “paternoster”
The letters in “paternoster” can be rearranged to spell one other word: transportee.