How many syllables in “rudiment”?
syllables in "rudiment"
Word details
Syllables
3
ru · di · ment
Letters
8
r · u · d · i · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rudiment”
The word “rudiment” contains 3 syllables, divided as ru · di · ment. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rudiment" have?
"rudiment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rudiment" into syllables?
"rudiment" is divided into syllables as: ru · di · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "rudiment"?
The Scrabble score for "rudiment" is 11 points.
Using “rudiment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rudiment" (ru · di · 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, “rudiment” is worth 11 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 “rudiment”
The letters in “rudiment” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unmitred.