How many syllables in “malines”?
syllables in "malines"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · li · nes
Letters
7
m · a · l · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “malines”
The word “malines” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · li · nes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malines" have?
"malines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "malines" into syllables?
"malines" is divided into syllables as: ma · li · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "malines"?
The Scrabble score for "malines" is 9 points.
Using “malines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "malines" (ma · li · nes) 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, “malines” 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 “malines”
The letters in “malines” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: menials, seminal.