How many syllables in “margins”?
syllables in "margins"
Word details
Syllables
2
mar · gins
Letters
7
m · a · r · g · i · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “margins”
The word “margins” contains 2 syllables, divided as mar · gins. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "margins" have?
"margins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "margins" into syllables?
"margins" is divided into syllables as: mar · gins.
What is the Scrabble score for "margins"?
The Scrabble score for "margins" is 10 points.
Using “margins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "margins" (mar · gins) 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, “margins” 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 “margins”
The letters in “margins” can be rearranged to spell one other word: armings.