How many syllables in “male”?
syllables in "male"
Word details
Syllables
2
male
Letters
4
m · a · l · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “male”
The word “male” contains 2 syllables, divided as male. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "male" have?
"male" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "male" into syllables?
"male" is divided into syllables as: male.
What is the Scrabble score for "male"?
The Scrabble score for "male" is 6 points.
Using “male” in writing
Two-syllable words like "male" (male) 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, “male” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “male”
The letters in “male” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: alme, lame, meal.