How many syllables in “manticore”?
syllables in "manticore"
Word details
Syllables
3
man · tic · ore
Letters
9
m · a · n · t · i · c · o · r · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “manticore”
The word “manticore” contains 3 syllables, divided as man · tic · ore. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "manticore" have?
"manticore" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "manticore" into syllables?
"manticore" is divided into syllables as: man · tic · ore.
What is the Scrabble score for "manticore"?
The Scrabble score for "manticore" is 13 points.
Using “manticore” in writing
Three-syllable words like "manticore" (man · tic · ore) 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, “manticore” is worth 13 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 “manticore”
The letters in “manticore” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cremation.