How many syllables in “alighted”?
syllables in "alighted"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lig · hted
Letters
8
a · l · i · g · h · t · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “alighted”
The word “alighted” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lig · hted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alighted" have?
"alighted" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alighted" into syllables?
"alighted" is divided into syllables as: a · lig · hted.
What is the Scrabble score for "alighted"?
The Scrabble score for "alighted" is 13 points.
Using “alighted” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alighted" (a · lig · hted) 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, “alighted” 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 “alighted”
The letters in “alighted” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gilthead.