How many syllables in “aligns”?
syllables in "aligns"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · ligns
Letters
6
a · l · i · g · n · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “aligns”
The word “aligns” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · ligns. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aligns" have?
"aligns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "aligns" into syllables?
"aligns" is divided into syllables as: a · ligns.
What is the Scrabble score for "aligns"?
The Scrabble score for "aligns" is 7 points.
Using “aligns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "aligns" (a · ligns) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “aligns” 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 “aligns”
The letters in “aligns” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: algins, lasing, liangs, ligans, lingas, signal.