How many syllables in “steady”?
syllables in "steady"
Word details
Syllables
2
stea · dy
Letters
6
s · t · e · a · d · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “steady”
The word “steady” contains 2 syllables, divided as stea · dy. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steady" have?
"steady" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steady" into syllables?
"steady" is divided into syllables as: stea · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "steady"?
The Scrabble score for "steady" is 10 points.
Using “steady” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steady" (stea · dy) 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, “steady” 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 “steady”
The letters in “steady” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stayed.