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