How many syllables in “aliments”?
syllables in "aliments"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · li · ments
Letters
8
a · l · i · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “aliments”
The word “aliments” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · li · ments. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aliments" have?
"aliments" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "aliments" into syllables?
"aliments" is divided into syllables as: a · li · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "aliments"?
The Scrabble score for "aliments" is 10 points.
Using “aliments” in writing
Three-syllable words like "aliments" (a · li · ments) 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, “aliments” is worth 10 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 “aliments”
The letters in “aliments” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: ailments, manliest, melanist, smaltine.