How many syllables in “calamus”?
syllables in "calamus"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · la · mus
Letters
7
c · a · l · a · m · u · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “calamus”
The word “calamus” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · la · mus. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calamus" have?
"calamus" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calamus" into syllables?
"calamus" is divided into syllables as: ca · la · mus.
What is the Scrabble score for "calamus"?
The Scrabble score for "calamus" is 11 points.
Using “calamus” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calamus" (ca · la · mus) 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, “calamus” is worth 11 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 “calamus”
The letters in “calamus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maculas.