How many syllables in “psaltery”?
syllables in "psaltery"
Word details
Syllables
3
psal · te · ry
Letters
8
p · s · a · l · t · e · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “psaltery”
The word “psaltery” contains 3 syllables, divided as psal · te · ry. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psaltery" have?
"psaltery" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "psaltery" into syllables?
"psaltery" is divided into syllables as: psal · te · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "psaltery"?
The Scrabble score for "psaltery" is 13 points.
Using “psaltery” in writing
Three-syllable words like "psaltery" (psal · te · ry) 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, “psaltery” 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 “psaltery”
The letters in “psaltery” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: peytrals, plastery.