How many syllables in “allures”?
syllables in "allures"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · lu · res
Letters
7
a · l · l · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “allures”
The word “allures” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · lu · res. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "allures" have?
"allures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "allures" into syllables?
"allures" is divided into syllables as: al · lu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "allures"?
The Scrabble score for "allures" is 7 points.
Using “allures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "allures" (al · lu · res) 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, “allures” is worth 7 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 “allures”
The letters in “allures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: laurels.