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