How many syllables in “alarming”?
syllables in "alarming"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lar · ming
Letters
8
a · l · a · r · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “alarming”
The word “alarming” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lar · ming. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alarming" have?
"alarming" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alarming" into syllables?
"alarming" is divided into syllables as: a · lar · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "alarming"?
The Scrabble score for "alarming" is 11 points.
Using “alarming” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alarming" (a · lar · ming) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “alarming” 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 “alarming”
The letters in “alarming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marginal.