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How many syllables in “mura”?

2

syllables in "mura"

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Word details

Syllables

2

mu · ra

Letters

4

m · u · r · a

Scrabble

6

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
u1
r1
a1

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About the word “mura

The word mura contains 2 syllables, divided as mu · ra. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mura" have?

"mura" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mura" into syllables?

"mura" is divided into syllables as: mu · ra.

What is the Scrabble score for "mura"?

The Scrabble score for "mura" is 6 points.

Using “mura” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mura" (mu · ra) 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, mura is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “mura

The letters in mura can be rearranged to spell one other word: arum.

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