How many syllables in “ordainment”?
syllables in "ordainment"
Word details
Syllables
3
or · dain · ment
Letters
10
o · r · d · a · i · n · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ordainment”
The word “ordainment” contains 3 syllables, divided as or · dain · ment. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordainment" have?
"ordainment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ordainment" into syllables?
"ordainment" is divided into syllables as: or · dain · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordainment"?
The Scrabble score for "ordainment" is 13 points.
Using “ordainment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ordainment" (or · dain · 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, “ordainment” 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 “ordainment”
The letters in “ordainment” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antimodern.