How many syllables in “parliaments”?
syllables in "parliaments"
Word details
Syllables
3
par · lia · ments
Letters
11
p · a · r · l · i · a · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “parliaments”
The word “parliaments” contains 3 syllables, divided as par · lia · ments. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parliaments" have?
"parliaments" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "parliaments" into syllables?
"parliaments" is divided into syllables as: par · lia · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "parliaments"?
The Scrabble score for "parliaments" is 15 points.
Using “parliaments” in writing
Three-syllable words like "parliaments" (par · lia · 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, “parliaments” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “parliaments”
The letters in “parliaments” can be rearranged to spell one other word: paternalism.