How many syllables in “caliber”?
syllables in "caliber"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · li · ber
Letters
7
c · a · l · i · b · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “caliber”
The word “caliber” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · li · ber. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caliber" have?
"caliber" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caliber" into syllables?
"caliber" is divided into syllables as: ca · li · ber.
What is the Scrabble score for "caliber"?
The Scrabble score for "caliber" is 11 points.
Using “caliber” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caliber" (ca · li · ber) 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, “caliber” 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 “caliber”
The letters in “caliber” can be rearranged to spell one other word: calibre.