How many syllables in “samara”?
syllables in "samara"
Word details
Syllables
3
sa · ma · ra
Letters
6
s · a · m · a · r · a
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “samara”
The word “samara” contains 3 syllables, divided as sa · ma · ra. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "samara" have?
"samara" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "samara" into syllables?
"samara" is divided into syllables as: sa · ma · ra.
What is the Scrabble score for "samara"?
The Scrabble score for "samara" is 8 points.
Using “samara” in writing
Three-syllable words like "samara" (sa · ma · ra) 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, “samara” is worth 8 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 “samara”
The letters in “samara” can be rearranged to spell one other word: asrama.