How many syllables in “matinee”?
syllables in "matinee"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · ti · nee
Letters
7
m · a · t · i · n · e · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “matinee”
The word “matinee” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · ti · nee. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "matinee" have?
"matinee" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "matinee" into syllables?
"matinee" is divided into syllables as: ma · ti · nee.
What is the Scrabble score for "matinee"?
The Scrabble score for "matinee" is 9 points.
Using “matinee” in writing
Three-syllable words like "matinee" (ma · ti · nee) 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, “matinee” is worth 9 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 “matinee”
The letters in “matinee” can be rearranged to spell one other word: etamine.