How many syllables in “steerage”?
syllables in "steerage"
Word details
Syllables
2
stee · rage
Letters
8
s · t · e · e · r · a · g · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “steerage”
The word “steerage” contains 2 syllables, divided as stee · rage. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steerage" have?
"steerage" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steerage" into syllables?
"steerage" is divided into syllables as: stee · rage.
What is the Scrabble score for "steerage"?
The Scrabble score for "steerage" is 9 points.
Using “steerage” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steerage" (stee · rage) 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, “steerage” 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 “steerage”
The letters in “steerage” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eagerest, etageres.