How many syllables in “calamines”?
syllables in "calamines"
Word details
Syllables
4
ca · la · mi · nes
Letters
9
c · a · l · a · m · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “calamines”
The word “calamines” contains 4 syllables, divided as ca · la · mi · nes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calamines" have?
"calamines" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "calamines" into syllables?
"calamines" is divided into syllables as: ca · la · mi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "calamines"?
The Scrabble score for "calamines" is 13 points.
Using “calamines” in writing
Four-syllable words like "calamines" (ca · la · mi · nes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “calamines” is worth 13 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 “calamines”
The letters in “calamines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: analcimes.