How many syllables in “posture”?
syllables in "posture"
Word details
Syllables
2
post · ure
Letters
7
p · o · s · t · u · r · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “posture”
The word “posture” contains 2 syllables, divided as post · ure. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "posture" have?
"posture" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "posture" into syllables?
"posture" is divided into syllables as: post · ure.
What is the Scrabble score for "posture"?
The Scrabble score for "posture" is 9 points.
Using “posture” in writing
Two-syllable words like "posture" (post · ure) 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, “posture” is worth 9 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 “posture”
The letters in “posture” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: petrous, pouters, proteus, spouter, troupes.