How many syllables in “legman”?
syllables in "legman"
Word details
Syllables
2
leg · man
Letters
6
l · e · g · m · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “legman”
The word “legman” contains 2 syllables, divided as leg · man. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legman" have?
"legman" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "legman" into syllables?
"legman" is divided into syllables as: leg · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "legman"?
The Scrabble score for "legman" is 9 points.
Using “legman” in writing
Two-syllable words like "legman" (leg · man) 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, “legman” 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 “legman”
The letters in “legman” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mangel, mangle.