How many syllables in “superstar”?
syllables in "superstar"
Word details
Syllables
3
su · per · star
Letters
9
s · u · p · e · r · s · t · a · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “superstar”
The word “superstar” contains 3 syllables, divided as su · per · star. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "superstar" have?
"superstar" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "superstar" into syllables?
"superstar" is divided into syllables as: su · per · star.
What is the Scrabble score for "superstar"?
The Scrabble score for "superstar" is 11 points.
Using “superstar” in writing
Three-syllable words like "superstar" (su · per · star) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “superstar” is worth 11 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 “superstar”
The letters in “superstar” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pasturers.