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