How many syllables in “niggle”?
syllables in "niggle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ni · gg · le
Letters
6
n · i · g · g · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “niggle”
The word “niggle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ni · gg · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "niggle" have?
"niggle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "niggle" into syllables?
"niggle" is divided into syllables as: ni · gg · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "niggle"?
The Scrabble score for "niggle" is 8 points.
Using “niggle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "niggle" (ni · gg · le) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “niggle” is worth 8 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 “niggle”
The letters in “niggle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: leggin.