How many syllables in “ignoramus”?
syllables in "ignoramus"
Word details
Syllables
4
ig · no · ra · mus
Letters
9
i · g · n · o · r · a · m · u · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “ignoramus”
The word “ignoramus” contains 4 syllables, divided as ig · no · ra · mus. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ignoramus" have?
"ignoramus" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "ignoramus" into syllables?
"ignoramus" is divided into syllables as: ig · no · ra · mus.
What is the Scrabble score for "ignoramus"?
The Scrabble score for "ignoramus" is 12 points.
Using “ignoramus” in writing
Four-syllable words like "ignoramus" (ig · no · ra · mus) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ignoramus” 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 “ignoramus”
The letters in “ignoramus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: origanums.