How many syllables in “garment”?
syllables in "garment"
Word details
Syllables
2
gar · ment
Letters
7
g · a · r · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “garment”
The word “garment” contains 2 syllables, divided as gar · ment. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "garment" have?
"garment" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "garment" into syllables?
"garment" is divided into syllables as: gar · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "garment"?
The Scrabble score for "garment" is 10 points.
Using “garment” in writing
Two-syllable words like "garment" (gar · ment) 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, “garment” 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 “garment”
The letters in “garment” can be rearranged to spell one other word: margent.