How many syllables in “minded”?
syllables in "minded"
Word details
Syllables
2
min · ded
Letters
6
m · i · n · d · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “minded”
The word “minded” contains 2 syllables, divided as min · ded. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "minded" have?
"minded" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "minded" into syllables?
"minded" is divided into syllables as: min · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "minded"?
The Scrabble score for "minded" is 10 points.
Using “minded” in writing
Two-syllable words like "minded" (min · ded) 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, “minded” 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 “minded”
The letters in “minded” can be rearranged to spell one other word: midden.