How many syllables in “militance”?
syllables in "militance"
Word details
Syllables
3
mil · ita · nce
Letters
9
m · i · l · i · t · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “militance”
The word “militance” contains 3 syllables, divided as mil · ita · nce. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "militance" have?
"militance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "militance" into syllables?
"militance" is divided into syllables as: mil · ita · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "militance"?
The Scrabble score for "militance" is 13 points.
Using “militance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "militance" (mil · ita · nce) 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, “militance” is worth 13 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 “militance”
The letters in “militance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: melanitic.