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