How many syllables in “alembic”?
syllables in "alembic"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lem · bic
Letters
7
a · l · e · m · b · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “alembic”
The word “alembic” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lem · bic. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alembic" have?
"alembic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alembic" into syllables?
"alembic" is divided into syllables as: a · lem · bic.
What is the Scrabble score for "alembic"?
The Scrabble score for "alembic" is 13 points.
Using “alembic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alembic" (a · lem · bic) 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, “alembic” is worth 13 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 “alembic”
The letters in “alembic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cembali.