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