How many syllables in “cinematheque”?
syllables in "cinematheque"
Word details
Syllables
5
ci · ne · mat · he · que
Letters
12
c · i · n · e · m · a · t · h · e · q · u · e
Scrabble
28
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About the word “cinematheque”
The word “cinematheque” contains 5 syllables, divided as ci · ne · mat · he · que. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "cinematheque" have?
"cinematheque" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cinematheque" into syllables?
"cinematheque" is divided into syllables as: ci · ne · mat · he · que.
What is the Scrabble score for "cinematheque"?
The Scrabble score for "cinematheque" is 28 points.
Using “cinematheque” in writing
"cinematheque" (ci · ne · mat · he · que) 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, “cinematheque” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.