How many syllables in “pigmy”?
syllables in "pigmy"
Word details
Syllables
2
pig · my
Letters
5
p · i · g · m · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pigmy”
The word “pigmy” contains 2 syllables, divided as pig · my. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pigmy" have?
"pigmy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pigmy" into syllables?
"pigmy" is divided into syllables as: pig · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "pigmy"?
The Scrabble score for "pigmy" is 13 points.
Using “pigmy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pigmy" (pig · my) 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, “pigmy” 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 “pigmy”
The letters in “pigmy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gimpy.