How many syllables in “millennium”?
syllables in "millennium"
Word details
Syllables
3
mil · len · nium
Letters
10
m · i · l · l · e · n · n · i · u · m
Scrabble
14
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About the word “millennium”
The word “millennium” contains 3 syllables, divided as mil · len · nium. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "millennium" have?
"millennium" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "millennium" into syllables?
"millennium" is divided into syllables as: mil · len · nium.
What is the Scrabble score for "millennium"?
The Scrabble score for "millennium" is 14 points.
Using “millennium” in writing
Three-syllable words like "millennium" (mil · len · nium) 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, “millennium” is worth 14 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.