How many syllables in “enigma”?
syllables in "enigma"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · nig · ma
Letters
6
e · n · i · g · m · a
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “enigma”
The word “enigma” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · nig · ma. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "enigma" have?
"enigma" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "enigma" into syllables?
"enigma" is divided into syllables as: e · nig · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "enigma"?
The Scrabble score for "enigma" is 9 points.
Using “enigma” in writing
Three-syllable words like "enigma" (e · nig · ma) 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, “enigma” 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 “enigma”
The letters in “enigma” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gamine.