How many syllables in “animal”?
syllables in "animal"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · ni · mal
Letters
6
a · n · i · m · a · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “animal”
The word “animal” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · ni · mal. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "animal" have?
"animal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "animal" into syllables?
"animal" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · mal.
What is the Scrabble score for "animal"?
The Scrabble score for "animal" is 8 points.
Using “animal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "animal" (a · ni · mal) 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, “animal” is worth 8 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 “animal”
The letters in “animal” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lamina, manila.