How many syllables in “mascara”?
syllables in "mascara"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · sca · ra
Letters
7
m · a · s · c · a · r · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “mascara”
The word “mascara” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · sca · ra. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mascara" have?
"mascara" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mascara" into syllables?
"mascara" is divided into syllables as: ma · sca · ra.
What is the Scrabble score for "mascara"?
The Scrabble score for "mascara" is 11 points.
Using “mascara” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mascara" (ma · sca · ra) 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, “mascara” 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 “mascara”
The letters in “mascara” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: maracas, marasca.