How many syllables in “camel”?
syllables in "camel"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · mel
Letters
5
c · a · m · e · l
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “camel”
The word “camel” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · mel. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "camel" have?
"camel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "camel" into syllables?
"camel" is divided into syllables as: ca · mel.
What is the Scrabble score for "camel"?
The Scrabble score for "camel" is 9 points.
Using “camel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "camel" (ca · mel) 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, “camel” is worth 9 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 “camel”
The letters in “camel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: macle.