How many syllables in “algorithm”?
syllables in "algorithm"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · go · rithm
Letters
9
a · l · g · o · r · i · t · h · m
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “algorithm”
The word “algorithm” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · go · rithm. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "algorithm" have?
"algorithm" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "algorithm" into syllables?
"algorithm" is divided into syllables as: al · go · rithm.
What is the Scrabble score for "algorithm"?
The Scrabble score for "algorithm" is 15 points.
Using “algorithm” in writing
Three-syllable words like "algorithm" (al · go · rithm) 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, “algorithm” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “algorithm”
The letters in “algorithm” can be rearranged to spell one other word: logarithm.