How many syllables in “mantissa”?
syllables in "mantissa"
Word details
Syllables
3
man · tis · sa
Letters
8
m · a · n · t · i · s · s · a
Scrabble
10
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About the word “mantissa”
The word “mantissa” contains 3 syllables, divided as man · tis · sa. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mantissa" have?
"mantissa" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mantissa" into syllables?
"mantissa" is divided into syllables as: man · tis · sa.
What is the Scrabble score for "mantissa"?
The Scrabble score for "mantissa" is 10 points.
Using “mantissa” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mantissa" (man · tis · sa) 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, “mantissa” 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 “mantissa”
The letters in “mantissa” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: satanism, staminas.