How many syllables in “alibi”?
syllables in "alibi"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · li · bi
Letters
5
a · l · i · b · i
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “alibi”
The word “alibi” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · li · bi. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alibi" have?
"alibi" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alibi" into syllables?
"alibi" is divided into syllables as: a · li · bi.
What is the Scrabble score for "alibi"?
The Scrabble score for "alibi" is 7 points.
Using “alibi” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alibi" (a · li · bi) 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, “alibi” 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 “alibi”
The letters in “alibi” can be rearranged to spell one other word: biali.