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How many syllables in “mungooses”?

2

syllables in "mungooses"

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Word details

Syllables

2

mungo · oses

Letters

9

m · u · n · g · o · o · s · e · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
u1
n1
g2
o1
o1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “mungooses

The word mungooses contains 2 syllables, divided as mungo · oses. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mungooses" have?

"mungooses" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mungooses" into syllables?

"mungooses" is divided into syllables as: mungo · oses.

What is the Scrabble score for "mungooses"?

The Scrabble score for "mungooses" is 12 points.

Using “mungooses” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mungooses" (mungo · oses) 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, mungooses 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.

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