How many syllables in “spartan”?
syllables in "spartan"
Word details
Syllables
2
spar · tan
Letters
7
s · p · a · r · t · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “spartan”
The word “spartan” contains 2 syllables, divided as spar · tan. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spartan" have?
"spartan" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spartan" into syllables?
"spartan" is divided into syllables as: spar · tan.
What is the Scrabble score for "spartan"?
The Scrabble score for "spartan" is 9 points.
Using “spartan” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spartan" (spar · tan) 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, “spartan” is worth 9 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 “spartan”
The letters in “spartan” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: partans, tarpans, trapans.