How many syllables in “ailments”?
syllables in "ailments"
Word details
Syllables
2
ail · ments
Letters
8
a · i · l · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ailments”
The word “ailments” contains 2 syllables, divided as ail · ments. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ailments" have?
"ailments" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ailments" into syllables?
"ailments" is divided into syllables as: ail · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "ailments"?
The Scrabble score for "ailments" is 10 points.
Using “ailments” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ailments" (ail · ments) 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, “ailments” 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 “ailments”
The letters in “ailments” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: aliments, manliest, melanist, smaltine.