How many syllables in “permafrost”?
syllables in "permafrost"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · ma · frost
Letters
10
p · e · r · m · a · f · r · o · s · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “permafrost”
The word “permafrost” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · ma · frost. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "permafrost" have?
"permafrost" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "permafrost" into syllables?
"permafrost" is divided into syllables as: per · ma · frost.
What is the Scrabble score for "permafrost"?
The Scrabble score for "permafrost" is 17 points.
Using “permafrost” in writing
Three-syllable words like "permafrost" (per · ma · frost) 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, “permafrost” is worth 17 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 “permafrost”
The letters in “permafrost” can be rearranged to spell one other word: preformats.