How many syllables in “ligament”?
syllables in "ligament"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · ga · ment
Letters
8
l · i · g · a · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ligament”
The word “ligament” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · ga · ment. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ligament" have?
"ligament" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ligament" into syllables?
"ligament" is divided into syllables as: li · ga · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "ligament"?
The Scrabble score for "ligament" is 11 points.
Using “ligament” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ligament" (li · ga · ment) 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, “ligament” is worth 11 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 “ligament”
The letters in “ligament” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: metaling, tegminal.