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