How many syllables in “epigram”?
syllables in "epigram"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · pi · gram
Letters
7
e · p · i · g · r · a · m
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “epigram”
The word “epigram” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · pi · gram. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "epigram" have?
"epigram" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "epigram" into syllables?
"epigram" is divided into syllables as: e · pi · gram.
What is the Scrabble score for "epigram"?
The Scrabble score for "epigram" is 12 points.
Using “epigram” in writing
Three-syllable words like "epigram" (e · pi · gram) 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, “epigram” is worth 12 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 “epigram”
The letters in “epigram” can be rearranged to spell one other word: primage.