How many syllables in “marinate”?
syllables in "marinate"
Word details
Syllables
3
mar · ina · te
Letters
8
m · a · r · i · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “marinate”
The word “marinate” contains 3 syllables, divided as mar · ina · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marinate" have?
"marinate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "marinate" into syllables?
"marinate" is divided into syllables as: mar · ina · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "marinate"?
The Scrabble score for "marinate" is 10 points.
Using “marinate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "marinate" (mar · ina · te) 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, “marinate” 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 “marinate”
The letters in “marinate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: animater.