How many syllables in “starlike”?
syllables in "starlike"
Word details
Syllables
2
star · like
Letters
8
s · t · a · r · l · i · k · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “starlike”
The word “starlike” contains 2 syllables, divided as star · like. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "starlike" have?
"starlike" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "starlike" into syllables?
"starlike" is divided into syllables as: star · like.
What is the Scrabble score for "starlike"?
The Scrabble score for "starlike" is 12 points.
Using “starlike” in writing
Two-syllable words like "starlike" (star · like) 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, “starlike” is worth 12 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 “starlike”
The letters in “starlike” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: larkiest, stalkier.