How many syllables in “saintly”?
syllables in "saintly"
Word details
Syllables
2
sain · tly
Letters
7
s · a · i · n · t · l · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “saintly”
The word “saintly” contains 2 syllables, divided as sain · tly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "saintly" have?
"saintly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "saintly" into syllables?
"saintly" is divided into syllables as: sain · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "saintly"?
The Scrabble score for "saintly" is 10 points.
Using “saintly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "saintly" (sain · tly) 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, “saintly” is worth 10 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 “saintly”
The letters in “saintly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nastily.