How many syllables in “nigglings”?
syllables in "nigglings"
Word details
Syllables
2
nig · glings
Letters
9
n · i · g · g · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nigglings”
The word “nigglings” contains 2 syllables, divided as nig · glings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nigglings" have?
"nigglings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nigglings" into syllables?
"nigglings" is divided into syllables as: nig · glings.
What is the Scrabble score for "nigglings"?
The Scrabble score for "nigglings" is 12 points.
Using “nigglings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nigglings" (nig · glings) 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, “nigglings” 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.
Anagrams of “nigglings”
The letters in “nigglings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sniggling.