How many syllables in “maligner”?
syllables in "maligner"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · lig · ner
Letters
8
m · a · l · i · g · n · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “maligner”
The word “maligner” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · lig · ner. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maligner" have?
"maligner" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maligner" into syllables?
"maligner" is divided into syllables as: ma · lig · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "maligner"?
The Scrabble score for "maligner" is 11 points.
Using “maligner” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maligner" (ma · lig · ner) 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, “maligner” is worth 11 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 “maligner”
The letters in “maligner” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: germinal, malinger.