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