How many syllables in “ministate”?
syllables in "ministate"
Word details
Syllables
3
min · ist · ate
Letters
9
m · i · n · i · s · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ministate”
The word “ministate” contains 3 syllables, divided as min · ist · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ministate" have?
"ministate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ministate" into syllables?
"ministate" is divided into syllables as: min · ist · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "ministate"?
The Scrabble score for "ministate" is 11 points.
Using “ministate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ministate" (min · ist · ate) 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, “ministate” is worth 11 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 “ministate”
The letters in “ministate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intimates.