How many syllables in “wastrels”?
syllables in "wastrels"
Word details
Syllables
2
wa · strels
Letters
8
w · a · s · t · r · e · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wastrels”
The word “wastrels” contains 2 syllables, divided as wa · strels. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wastrels" have?
"wastrels" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wastrels" into syllables?
"wastrels" is divided into syllables as: wa · strels.
What is the Scrabble score for "wastrels"?
The Scrabble score for "wastrels" is 11 points.
Using “wastrels” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wastrels" (wa · strels) 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, “wastrels” 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 “wastrels”
The letters in “wastrels” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: warstles, wartless, wrastles.