How many syllables in “alkalies”?
syllables in "alkalies"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · ka · lies
Letters
8
a · l · k · a · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “alkalies”
The word “alkalies” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · ka · lies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alkalies" have?
"alkalies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alkalies" into syllables?
"alkalies" is divided into syllables as: al · ka · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "alkalies"?
The Scrabble score for "alkalies" is 12 points.
Using “alkalies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alkalies" (al · ka · lies) 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, “alkalies” 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 “alkalies”
The letters in “alkalies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alkalise.