How many syllables in “animals”?
syllables in "animals"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · ni · mals
Letters
7
a · n · i · m · a · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “animals”
The word “animals” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · ni · mals. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "animals" have?
"animals" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "animals" into syllables?
"animals" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · mals.
What is the Scrabble score for "animals"?
The Scrabble score for "animals" is 9 points.
Using “animals” in writing
Three-syllable words like "animals" (a · ni · mals) 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, “animals” is worth 9 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 “animals”
The letters in “animals” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: laminas, manilas.