How many syllables in “alumni”?
syllables in "alumni"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lum · ni
Letters
6
a · l · u · m · n · i
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “alumni”
The word “alumni” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lum · ni. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alumni" have?
"alumni" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alumni" into syllables?
"alumni" is divided into syllables as: a · lum · ni.
What is the Scrabble score for "alumni"?
The Scrabble score for "alumni" is 8 points.
Using “alumni” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alumni" (a · lum · ni) 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, “alumni” 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 “alumni”
The letters in “alumni” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: alumin, lumina.