How many syllables in “agism”?
syllables in "agism"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · gism
Letters
5
a · g · i · s · m
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “agism”
The word “agism” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · gism. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "agism" have?
"agism" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "agism" into syllables?
"agism" is divided into syllables as: a · gism.
What is the Scrabble score for "agism"?
The Scrabble score for "agism" is 8 points.
Using “agism” in writing
Two-syllable words like "agism" (a · gism) 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, “agism” is worth 8 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 “agism”
The letters in “agism” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sigma.