How many syllables in “alarm”?
syllables in "alarm"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · larm
Letters
5
a · l · a · r · m
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “alarm”
The word “alarm” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · larm. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alarm" have?
"alarm" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alarm" into syllables?
"alarm" is divided into syllables as: a · larm.
What is the Scrabble score for "alarm"?
The Scrabble score for "alarm" is 7 points.
Using “alarm” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alarm" (a · larm) 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, “alarm” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “alarm”
The letters in “alarm” can be rearranged to spell one other word: malar.