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