How many syllables in “alines”?
syllables in "alines"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · li · nes
Letters
6
a · l · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “alines”
The word “alines” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · li · nes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alines" have?
"alines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alines" into syllables?
"alines" is divided into syllables as: a · li · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "alines"?
The Scrabble score for "alines" is 6 points.
Using “alines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alines" (a · li · nes) 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, “alines” is worth 6 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 “alines”
The letters in “alines” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: aliens, elains, lianes, saline, silane.