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