How many syllables in “calumnies”?
syllables in "calumnies"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · lum · nies
Letters
9
c · a · l · u · m · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “calumnies”
The word “calumnies” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · lum · nies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calumnies" have?
"calumnies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calumnies" into syllables?
"calumnies" is divided into syllables as: ca · lum · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "calumnies"?
The Scrabble score for "calumnies" is 13 points.
Using “calumnies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calumnies" (ca · lum · nies) 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, “calumnies” is worth 13 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 “calumnies”
The letters in “calumnies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: masculine.