How many syllables in “calamints”?
syllables in "calamints"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · la · mints
Letters
9
c · a · l · a · m · i · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “calamints”
The word “calamints” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · la · mints. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calamints" have?
"calamints" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calamints" into syllables?
"calamints" is divided into syllables as: ca · la · mints.
What is the Scrabble score for "calamints"?
The Scrabble score for "calamints" is 13 points.
Using “calamints” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calamints" (ca · la · mints) 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, “calamints” 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 “calamints”
The letters in “calamints” can be rearranged to spell one other word: claimants.