How many syllables in “camise”?
syllables in "camise"
Word details
Syllables
2
cam · ise
Letters
6
c · a · m · i · s · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “camise”
The word “camise” contains 2 syllables, divided as cam · ise. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "camise" have?
"camise" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "camise" into syllables?
"camise" is divided into syllables as: cam · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "camise"?
The Scrabble score for "camise" is 10 points.
Using “camise” in writing
Two-syllable words like "camise" (cam · ise) 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, “camise” 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 “camise”
The letters in “camise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amices.