How many syllables in “amounts”?
syllables in "amounts"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · mounts
Letters
7
a · m · o · u · n · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “amounts”
The word “amounts” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · mounts. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amounts" have?
"amounts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amounts" into syllables?
"amounts" is divided into syllables as: a · mounts.
What is the Scrabble score for "amounts"?
The Scrabble score for "amounts" is 9 points.
Using “amounts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amounts" (a · mounts) 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, “amounts” is worth 9 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 “amounts”
The letters in “amounts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outmans.