How many syllables in “maintains”?
syllables in "maintains"
Word details
Syllables
2
main · tains
Letters
9
m · a · i · n · t · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “maintains”
The word “maintains” contains 2 syllables, divided as main · tains. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maintains" have?
"maintains" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maintains" into syllables?
"maintains" is divided into syllables as: main · tains.
What is the Scrabble score for "maintains"?
The Scrabble score for "maintains" is 11 points.
Using “maintains” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maintains" (main · tains) 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, “maintains” 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 “maintains”
The letters in “maintains” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amanitins.