How many syllables in “linkages”?
syllables in "linkages"
Word details
Syllables
3
lin · ka · ges
Letters
8
l · i · n · k · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “linkages”
The word “linkages” contains 3 syllables, divided as lin · ka · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "linkages" have?
"linkages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "linkages" into syllables?
"linkages" is divided into syllables as: lin · ka · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "linkages"?
The Scrabble score for "linkages" is 13 points.
Using “linkages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "linkages" (lin · ka · ges) 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, “linkages” is worth 13 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 “linkages”
The letters in “linkages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: snaglike.