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