How many syllables in “mandrills”?
syllables in "mandrills"
Word details
Syllables
2
man · drills
Letters
9
m · a · n · d · r · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “mandrills”
The word “mandrills” contains 2 syllables, divided as man · drills. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mandrills" have?
"mandrills" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mandrills" into syllables?
"mandrills" is divided into syllables as: man · drills.
What is the Scrabble score for "mandrills"?
The Scrabble score for "mandrills" is 12 points.
Using “mandrills” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mandrills" (man · drills) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mandrills” 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.