How many syllables in “manliest”?
syllables in "manliest"
Word details
Syllables
2
man · liest
Letters
8
m · a · n · l · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “manliest”
The word “manliest” contains 2 syllables, divided as man · liest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "manliest" have?
"manliest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "manliest" into syllables?
"manliest" is divided into syllables as: man · liest.
What is the Scrabble score for "manliest"?
The Scrabble score for "manliest" is 10 points.
Using “manliest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "manliest" (man · liest) 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, “manliest” is worth 10 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 “manliest”
The letters in “manliest” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: ailments, aliments, melanist, smaltine.