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