How many syllables in “calmer”?
syllables in "calmer"
Word details
Syllables
2
cal · mer
Letters
6
c · a · l · m · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “calmer”
The word “calmer” contains 2 syllables, divided as cal · mer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calmer" have?
"calmer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "calmer" into syllables?
"calmer" is divided into syllables as: cal · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "calmer"?
The Scrabble score for "calmer" is 10 points.
Using “calmer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "calmer" (cal · mer) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “calmer” is worth 10 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 “calmer”
The letters in “calmer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marcel.