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How many syllables in “lithium”?

2

syllables in "lithium"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lit · hium

Letters

7

l · i · t · h · i · u · m

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
i1
t1
h4
i1
u1
m3

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About the word “lithium

The word lithium contains 2 syllables, divided as lit · hium. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lithium" have?

"lithium" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lithium" into syllables?

"lithium" is divided into syllables as: lit · hium.

What is the Scrabble score for "lithium"?

The Scrabble score for "lithium" is 12 points.

Using “lithium” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lithium" (lit · hium) 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, lithium 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.

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