How many syllables in “alignments”?
syllables in "alignments"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lig · nments
Letters
10
a · l · i · g · n · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “alignments”
The word “alignments” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lig · nments. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alignments" have?
"alignments" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alignments" into syllables?
"alignments" is divided into syllables as: a · lig · nments.
What is the Scrabble score for "alignments"?
The Scrabble score for "alignments" is 13 points.
Using “alignments” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alignments" (a · lig · nments) 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, “alignments” 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 “alignments”
The letters in “alignments” can be rearranged to spell one other word: signalment.