How many syllables in “asylums”?
syllables in "asylums"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · sy · lums
Letters
7
a · s · y · l · u · m · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “asylums”
The word “asylums” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · sy · lums. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asylums" have?
"asylums" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "asylums" into syllables?
"asylums" is divided into syllables as: a · sy · lums.
What is the Scrabble score for "asylums"?
The Scrabble score for "asylums" is 12 points.
Using “asylums” in writing
Three-syllable words like "asylums" (a · sy · lums) 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, “asylums” 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 “asylums”
The letters in “asylums” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alyssum.