How many syllables in “calendar”?
syllables in "calendar"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · len · dar
Letters
8
c · a · l · e · n · d · a · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “calendar”
The word “calendar” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · len · dar. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calendar" have?
"calendar" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calendar" into syllables?
"calendar" is divided into syllables as: ca · len · dar.
What is the Scrabble score for "calendar"?
The Scrabble score for "calendar" is 11 points.
Using “calendar” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calendar" (ca · len · dar) 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, “calendar” 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.