How many syllables in “menage”?
syllables in "menage"
Word details
Syllables
2
men · age
Letters
6
m · e · n · a · g · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “menage”
The word “menage” contains 2 syllables, divided as men · age. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "menage" have?
"menage" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "menage" into syllables?
"menage" is divided into syllables as: men · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "menage"?
The Scrabble score for "menage" is 9 points.
Using “menage” in writing
Two-syllable words like "menage" (men · age) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “menage” 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 “menage”
The letters in “menage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: manege.