How many syllables in “atoll”?
syllables in "atoll"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · toll
Letters
5
a · t · o · l · l
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “atoll”
The word “atoll” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · toll. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "atoll" have?
"atoll" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "atoll" into syllables?
"atoll" is divided into syllables as: a · toll.
What is the Scrabble score for "atoll"?
The Scrabble score for "atoll" is 5 points.
Using “atoll” in writing
Two-syllable words like "atoll" (a · toll) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “atoll” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “atoll”
The letters in “atoll” can be rearranged to spell one other word: allot.