How many syllables in “alignment”?
syllables in "alignment"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lig · nment
Letters
9
a · l · i · g · n · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “alignment”
The word “alignment” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lig · nment. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alignment" have?
"alignment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alignment" into syllables?
"alignment" is divided into syllables as: a · lig · nment.
What is the Scrabble score for "alignment"?
The Scrabble score for "alignment" is 12 points.
Using “alignment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alignment" (a · lig · nment) 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, “alignment” is worth 12 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 “alignment”
The letters in “alignment” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lamenting.