How many syllables in “migraines”?
syllables in "migraines"
Word details
Syllables
3
mi · grai · nes
Letters
9
m · i · g · r · a · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “migraines”
The word “migraines” contains 3 syllables, divided as mi · grai · nes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "migraines" have?
"migraines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "migraines" into syllables?
"migraines" is divided into syllables as: mi · grai · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "migraines"?
The Scrabble score for "migraines" is 12 points.
Using “migraines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "migraines" (mi · grai · nes) 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, “migraines” is worth 12 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 “migraines”
The letters in “migraines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: imaginers.