How many syllables in “rigamarole”?
syllables in "rigamarole"
Word details
Syllables
5
ri · ga · ma · ro · le
Letters
10
r · i · g · a · m · a · r · o · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “rigamarole”
The word “rigamarole” contains 5 syllables, divided as ri · ga · ma · ro · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rigamarole" have?
"rigamarole" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "rigamarole" into syllables?
"rigamarole" is divided into syllables as: ri · ga · ma · ro · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "rigamarole"?
The Scrabble score for "rigamarole" is 13 points.
Using “rigamarole” in writing
"rigamarole" (ri · ga · ma · ro · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rigamarole” 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.