How many syllables in “margin”?
syllables in "margin"
Word details
Syllables
2
mar · gin
Letters
6
m · a · r · g · i · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “margin”
The word “margin” contains 2 syllables, divided as mar · gin. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "margin" have?
"margin" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "margin" into syllables?
"margin" is divided into syllables as: mar · gin.
What is the Scrabble score for "margin"?
The Scrabble score for "margin" is 9 points.
Using “margin” in writing
Two-syllable words like "margin" (mar · gin) 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, “margin” 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 “margin”
The letters in “margin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: arming.