How many syllables in “alyssum”?
syllables in "alyssum"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · lys · sum
Letters
7
a · l · y · s · s · u · m
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “alyssum”
The word “alyssum” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · lys · sum. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alyssum" have?
"alyssum" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alyssum" into syllables?
"alyssum" is divided into syllables as: a · lys · sum.
What is the Scrabble score for "alyssum"?
The Scrabble score for "alyssum" is 12 points.
Using “alyssum” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alyssum" (a · lys · sum) 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, “alyssum” is worth 12 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 “alyssum”
The letters in “alyssum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: asylums.