How many syllables in “mangrove”?
syllables in "mangrove"
Word details
Syllables
2
mang · rove
Letters
8
m · a · n · g · r · o · v · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “mangrove”
The word “mangrove” contains 2 syllables, divided as mang · rove. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mangrove" have?
"mangrove" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mangrove" into syllables?
"mangrove" is divided into syllables as: mang · rove.
What is the Scrabble score for "mangrove"?
The Scrabble score for "mangrove" is 14 points.
Using “mangrove” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mangrove" (mang · rove) 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, “mangrove” is worth 14 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 “mangrove”
The letters in “mangrove” can be rearranged to spell one other word: venogram.