How many syllables in “maximin”?
syllables in "maximin"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · xi · min
Letters
7
m · a · x · i · m · i · n
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “maximin”
The word “maximin” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · xi · min. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maximin" have?
"maximin" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maximin" into syllables?
"maximin" is divided into syllables as: ma · xi · min.
What is the Scrabble score for "maximin"?
The Scrabble score for "maximin" is 18 points.
Using “maximin” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maximin" (ma · xi · min) 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, “maximin” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “maximin”
The letters in “maximin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: minimax.