How many syllables in “saltire”?
syllables in "saltire"
Word details
Syllables
2
salt · ire
Letters
7
s · a · l · t · i · r · e
Scrabble
7
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About the word “saltire”
The word “saltire” contains 2 syllables, divided as salt · ire. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "saltire" have?
"saltire" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "saltire" into syllables?
"saltire" is divided into syllables as: salt · ire.
What is the Scrabble score for "saltire"?
The Scrabble score for "saltire" is 7 points.
Using “saltire” in writing
Two-syllable words like "saltire" (salt · ire) 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, “saltire” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “saltire”
The letters in “saltire” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: realist, retails, saltier, slatier, tailers.