How many syllables in “muscly”?
syllables in "muscly"
Word details
Syllables
2
mus · cly
Letters
6
m · u · s · c · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “muscly”
The word “muscly” contains 2 syllables, divided as mus · cly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "muscly" have?
"muscly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "muscly" into syllables?
"muscly" is divided into syllables as: mus · cly.
What is the Scrabble score for "muscly"?
The Scrabble score for "muscly" is 13 points.
Using “muscly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "muscly" (mus · cly) 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, “muscly” is worth 13 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 “muscly”
The letters in “muscly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clumsy.