How many syllables in “allotted”?
syllables in "allotted"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · lot · ted
Letters
8
a · l · l · o · t · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “allotted”
The word “allotted” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · lot · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "allotted" have?
"allotted" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "allotted" into syllables?
"allotted" is divided into syllables as: al · lot · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "allotted"?
The Scrabble score for "allotted" is 9 points.
Using “allotted” in writing
Three-syllable words like "allotted" (al · lot · ted) 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, “allotted” is worth 9 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 “allotted”
The letters in “allotted” can be rearranged to spell one other word: totalled.