How many syllables in “alums”?
syllables in "alums"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · lums
Letters
5
a · l · u · m · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “alums”
The word “alums” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · lums. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alums" have?
"alums" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alums" into syllables?
"alums" is divided into syllables as: a · lums.
What is the Scrabble score for "alums"?
The Scrabble score for "alums" is 7 points.
Using “alums” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alums" (a · lums) 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, “alums” 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 “alums”
The letters in “alums” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mauls.