How many syllables in “struggle”?
syllables in "struggle"
Word details
Syllables
3
str · ugg · le
Letters
8
s · t · r · u · g · g · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “struggle”
The word “struggle” contains 3 syllables, divided as str · ugg · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "struggle" have?
"struggle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "struggle" into syllables?
"struggle" is divided into syllables as: str · ugg · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "struggle"?
The Scrabble score for "struggle" is 10 points.
Using “struggle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "struggle" (str · ugg · 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, “struggle” is worth 10 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 “struggle”
The letters in “struggle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gurglets.