How many syllables in “ample”?
syllables in "ample"
Word details
Syllables
3
am · pl · e
Letters
5
a · m · p · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ample”
The word “ample” contains 3 syllables, divided as am · pl · e. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ample" have?
"ample" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ample" into syllables?
"ample" is divided into syllables as: am · pl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "ample"?
The Scrabble score for "ample" is 9 points.
Using “ample” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ample" (am · pl · e) 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, “ample” 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 “ample”
The letters in “ample” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maple.