How many syllables in “cinemas”?
syllables in "cinemas"
Word details
Syllables
3
ci · ne · mas
Letters
7
c · i · n · e · m · a · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cinemas”
The word “cinemas” contains 3 syllables, divided as ci · ne · mas. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cinemas" have?
"cinemas" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cinemas" into syllables?
"cinemas" is divided into syllables as: ci · ne · mas.
What is the Scrabble score for "cinemas"?
The Scrabble score for "cinemas" is 11 points.
Using “cinemas” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cinemas" (ci · ne · mas) 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, “cinemas” is worth 11 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 “cinemas”
The letters in “cinemas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amnesic.