How many syllables in “ordainments”?
syllables in "ordainments"
Word details
Syllables
3
or · dain · ments
Letters
11
o · r · d · a · i · n · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ordainments”
The word “ordainments” contains 3 syllables, divided as or · dain · ments. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordainments" have?
"ordainments" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ordainments" into syllables?
"ordainments" is divided into syllables as: or · dain · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordainments"?
The Scrabble score for "ordainments" is 14 points.
Using “ordainments” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ordainments" (or · dain · ments) 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, “ordainments” is worth 14 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 “ordainments”
The letters in “ordainments” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antimoderns.