How many syllables in “migraine”?
syllables in "migraine"
Word details
Syllables
2
migr · aine
Letters
8
m · i · g · r · a · i · n · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “migraine”
The word “migraine” contains 2 syllables, divided as migr · aine. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "migraine" have?
"migraine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "migraine" into syllables?
"migraine" is divided into syllables as: migr · aine.
What is the Scrabble score for "migraine"?
The Scrabble score for "migraine" is 11 points.
Using “migraine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "migraine" (migr · aine) 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, “migraine” is worth 11 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 “migraine”
The letters in “migraine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: imaginer.