How many syllables in “vaster”?
syllables in "vaster"
Word details
Syllables
2
va · ster
Letters
6
v · a · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “vaster”
The word “vaster” contains 2 syllables, divided as va · ster. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vaster" have?
"vaster" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vaster" into syllables?
"vaster" is divided into syllables as: va · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "vaster"?
The Scrabble score for "vaster" is 9 points.
Using “vaster” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vaster" (va · ster) 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, “vaster” 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 “vaster”
The letters in “vaster” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: averts, starve, traves.