How many syllables in “niggard”?
syllables in "niggard"
Word details
Syllables
2
nig · gard
Letters
7
n · i · g · g · a · r · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “niggard”
The word “niggard” contains 2 syllables, divided as nig · gard. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "niggard" have?
"niggard" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "niggard" into syllables?
"niggard" is divided into syllables as: nig · gard.
What is the Scrabble score for "niggard"?
The Scrabble score for "niggard" is 10 points.
Using “niggard” in writing
Two-syllable words like "niggard" (nig · gard) 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, “niggard” is worth 10 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 “niggard”
The letters in “niggard” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grading.