How many syllables in “alumna”?
syllables in "alumna"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lum · na
Letters
6
a · l · u · m · n · a
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “alumna”
The word “alumna” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lum · na. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alumna" have?
"alumna" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alumna" into syllables?
"alumna" is divided into syllables as: a · lum · na.
What is the Scrabble score for "alumna"?
The Scrabble score for "alumna" is 8 points.
Using “alumna” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alumna" (a · lum · na) 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, “alumna” is worth 8 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 “alumna”
The letters in “alumna” can be rearranged to spell one other word: manual.