How many syllables in “menages”?
syllables in "menages"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · na · ges
Letters
7
m · e · n · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “menages”
The word “menages” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · na · ges. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "menages" have?
"menages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "menages" into syllables?
"menages" is divided into syllables as: me · na · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "menages"?
The Scrabble score for "menages" is 10 points.
Using “menages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "menages" (me · na · ges) 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, “menages” 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 “menages”
The letters in “menages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maneges.