How many syllables in “asylum”?
syllables in "asylum"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · sy · lum
Letters
6
a · s · y · l · u · m
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “asylum”
The word “asylum” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · sy · lum. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asylum" have?
"asylum" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "asylum" into syllables?
"asylum" is divided into syllables as: a · sy · lum.
What is the Scrabble score for "asylum"?
The Scrabble score for "asylum" is 11 points.
Using “asylum” in writing
Three-syllable words like "asylum" (a · sy · lum) 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, “asylum” 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.