How many syllables in “pigments”?
syllables in "pigments"
Word details
Syllables
2
pig · ments
Letters
8
p · i · g · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pigments”
The word “pigments” contains 2 syllables, divided as pig · ments. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pigments" have?
"pigments" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pigments" into syllables?
"pigments" is divided into syllables as: pig · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "pigments"?
The Scrabble score for "pigments" is 13 points.
Using “pigments” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pigments" (pig · ments) 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, “pigments” 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 “pigments”
The letters in “pigments” can be rearranged to spell one other word: emptings.