How many syllables in “smartest”?
syllables in "smartest"
Word details
Syllables
2
smar · test
Letters
8
s · m · a · r · t · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “smartest”
The word “smartest” contains 2 syllables, divided as smar · test. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smartest" have?
"smartest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "smartest" into syllables?
"smartest" is divided into syllables as: smar · test.
What is the Scrabble score for "smartest"?
The Scrabble score for "smartest" is 10 points.
Using “smartest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "smartest" (smar · test) 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, “smartest” 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 “smartest”
The letters in “smartest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mattress, smatters.