How many syllables in “muggers”?
syllables in "muggers"
Word details
Syllables
2
mug · gers
Letters
7
m · u · g · g · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “muggers”
The word “muggers” contains 2 syllables, divided as mug · gers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "muggers" have?
"muggers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "muggers" into syllables?
"muggers" is divided into syllables as: mug · gers.
What is the Scrabble score for "muggers"?
The Scrabble score for "muggers" is 11 points.
Using “muggers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "muggers" (mug · gers) 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, “muggers” 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 “muggers”
The letters in “muggers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: smugger.