How many syllables in “maligners”?
syllables in "maligners"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · lig · ners
Letters
9
m · a · l · i · g · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “maligners”
The word “maligners” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · lig · ners. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maligners" have?
"maligners" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maligners" into syllables?
"maligners" is divided into syllables as: ma · lig · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "maligners"?
The Scrabble score for "maligners" is 12 points.
Using “maligners” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maligners" (ma · lig · ners) 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, “maligners” is worth 12 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 “maligners”
The letters in “maligners” can be rearranged to spell one other word: malingers.