How many syllables in “alum”?
syllables in "alum"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · lum
Letters
4
a · l · u · m
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “alum”
The word “alum” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · lum. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alum" have?
"alum" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alum" into syllables?
"alum" is divided into syllables as: a · lum.
What is the Scrabble score for "alum"?
The Scrabble score for "alum" is 6 points.
Using “alum” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alum" (a · lum) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “alum” 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 “alum”
The letters in “alum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maul.