How many syllables in “arguments”?
syllables in "arguments"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · gu · ments
Letters
9
a · r · g · u · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “arguments”
The word “arguments” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · gu · ments. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arguments" have?
"arguments" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arguments" into syllables?
"arguments" is divided into syllables as: ar · gu · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "arguments"?
The Scrabble score for "arguments" is 12 points.
Using “arguments” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arguments" (ar · gu · ments) 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, “arguments” 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 “arguments”
The letters in “arguments” can be rearranged to spell one other word: argentums.