How many syllables in “balsamic”?
syllables in "balsamic"
Word details
Syllables
3
bal · sa · mic
Letters
8
b · a · l · s · a · m · i · c
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “balsamic”
The word “balsamic” contains 3 syllables, divided as bal · sa · mic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balsamic" have?
"balsamic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "balsamic" into syllables?
"balsamic" is divided into syllables as: bal · sa · mic.
What is the Scrabble score for "balsamic"?
The Scrabble score for "balsamic" is 14 points.
Using “balsamic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "balsamic" (bal · sa · mic) 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, “balsamic” is worth 14 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 “balsamic”
The letters in “balsamic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cabalism.