How many syllables in “calamine”?
syllables in "calamine"
Word details
Syllables
3
cal · ami · ne
Letters
8
c · a · l · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “calamine”
The word “calamine” contains 3 syllables, divided as cal · ami · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calamine" have?
"calamine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calamine" into syllables?
"calamine" is divided into syllables as: cal · ami · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "calamine"?
The Scrabble score for "calamine" is 12 points.
Using “calamine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calamine" (cal · ami · ne) 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, “calamine” 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 “calamine”
The letters in “calamine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: analcime.