How many syllables in “pilasters”?
syllables in "pilasters"
Word details
Syllables
3
pi · la · sters
Letters
9
p · i · l · a · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pilasters”
The word “pilasters” contains 3 syllables, divided as pi · la · sters. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pilasters" have?
"pilasters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pilasters" into syllables?
"pilasters" is divided into syllables as: pi · la · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "pilasters"?
The Scrabble score for "pilasters" is 11 points.
Using “pilasters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pilasters" (pi · la · sters) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pilasters” 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 “pilasters”
The letters in “pilasters” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: plaisters, psaltries.