How many syllables in “linkage”?
syllables in "linkage"
Word details
Syllables
2
link · age
Letters
7
l · i · n · k · a · g · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “linkage”
The word “linkage” contains 2 syllables, divided as link · age. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "linkage" have?
"linkage" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "linkage" into syllables?
"linkage" is divided into syllables as: link · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "linkage"?
The Scrabble score for "linkage" is 12 points.
Using “linkage” in writing
Two-syllable words like "linkage" (link · age) 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, “linkage” 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 “linkage”
The letters in “linkage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: leaking.