How many syllables in “alegar”?
syllables in "alegar"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · le · gar
Letters
6
a · l · e · g · a · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “alegar”
The word “alegar” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · le · gar. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alegar" have?
"alegar" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alegar" into syllables?
"alegar" is divided into syllables as: a · le · gar.
What is the Scrabble score for "alegar"?
The Scrabble score for "alegar" is 7 points.
Using “alegar” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alegar" (a · le · gar) 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, “alegar” 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 “alegar”
The letters in “alegar” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: aglare, laager.