How many syllables in “calligraphy”?
syllables in "calligraphy"
Word details
Syllables
4
cal · li · grap · hy
Letters
11
c · a · l · l · i · g · r · a · p · h · y
Scrabble
22
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “calligraphy”
The word “calligraphy” contains 4 syllables, divided as cal · li · grap · hy. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calligraphy" have?
"calligraphy" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "calligraphy" into syllables?
"calligraphy" is divided into syllables as: cal · li · grap · hy.
What is the Scrabble score for "calligraphy"?
The Scrabble score for "calligraphy" is 22 points.
Using “calligraphy” in writing
Four-syllable words like "calligraphy" (cal · li · grap · hy) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “calligraphy” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “calligraphy”
The letters in “calligraphy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: graphically.