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How many syllables in “mintage”?

2

syllables in "mintage"

mintage
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Word details

Syllables

2

mint · age

Letters

7

m · i · n · t · a · g · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
n1
t1
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “mintage

The word mintage contains 2 syllables, divided as mint · age. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mintage" have?

"mintage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mintage" into syllables?

"mintage" is divided into syllables as: mint · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "mintage"?

The Scrabble score for "mintage" is 10 points.

Using “mintage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mintage" (mint · age) 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, mintage 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 “mintage

The letters in mintage can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: teaming, tegmina.

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