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