How many syllables in “psalteria”?
syllables in "psalteria"
Word details
Syllables
3
psal · te · ria
Letters
9
p · s · a · l · t · e · r · i · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “psalteria”
The word “psalteria” contains 3 syllables, divided as psal · te · ria. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psalteria" have?
"psalteria" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "psalteria" into syllables?
"psalteria" is divided into syllables as: psal · te · ria.
What is the Scrabble score for "psalteria"?
The Scrabble score for "psalteria" is 11 points.
Using “psalteria” in writing
Three-syllable words like "psalteria" (psal · te · ria) 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, “psalteria” 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 “psalteria”
The letters in “psalteria” can be rearranged to spell one other word: parietals.