How many syllables in “sternums”?
syllables in "sternums"
Word details
Syllables
2
ster · nums
Letters
8
s · t · e · r · n · u · m · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “sternums”
The word “sternums” contains 2 syllables, divided as ster · nums. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sternums" have?
"sternums" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sternums" into syllables?
"sternums" is divided into syllables as: ster · nums.
What is the Scrabble score for "sternums"?
The Scrabble score for "sternums" is 10 points.
Using “sternums” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sternums" (ster · nums) 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, “sternums” 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 “sternums”
The letters in “sternums” can be rearranged to spell one other word: munsters.