How many syllables in “stele”?
syllables in "stele"
Word details
Syllables
2
ste · le
Letters
5
s · t · e · l · e
Scrabble
5
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About the word “stele”
The word “stele” contains 2 syllables, divided as ste · le. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stele" have?
"stele" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stele" into syllables?
"stele" is divided into syllables as: ste · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "stele"?
The Scrabble score for "stele" is 5 points.
Using “stele” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stele" (ste · le) 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, “stele” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “stele”
The letters in “stele” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: leets, sleet, steel, teels, teles.