How many syllables in “amalgam”?
syllables in "amalgam"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · mal · gam
Letters
7
a · m · a · l · g · a · m
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “amalgam”
The word “amalgam” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · mal · gam. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amalgam" have?
"amalgam" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "amalgam" into syllables?
"amalgam" is divided into syllables as: a · mal · gam.
What is the Scrabble score for "amalgam"?
The Scrabble score for "amalgam" is 12 points.
Using “amalgam” in writing
Three-syllable words like "amalgam" (a · mal · gam) 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, “amalgam” 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.