How many syllables in “mindset”?
syllables in "mindset"
Word details
Syllables
2
min · dset
Letters
7
m · i · n · d · s · e · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mindset”
The word “mindset” contains 2 syllables, divided as min · dset. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mindset" have?
"mindset" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mindset" into syllables?
"mindset" is divided into syllables as: min · dset.
What is the Scrabble score for "mindset"?
The Scrabble score for "mindset" is 10 points.
Using “mindset” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mindset" (min · dset) 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, “mindset” 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 “mindset”
The letters in “mindset” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mistend.