How many syllables in “argument”?
syllables in "argument"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · gu · ment
Letters
8
a · r · g · u · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “argument”
The word “argument” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · gu · ment. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "argument" have?
"argument" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "argument" into syllables?
"argument" is divided into syllables as: ar · gu · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "argument"?
The Scrabble score for "argument" is 11 points.
Using “argument” in writing
Three-syllable words like "argument" (ar · gu · ment) 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, “argument” is worth 11 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 “argument”
The letters in “argument” can be rearranged to spell one other word: argentum.