How many syllables in “mintage”?
syllables in "mintage"
Word details
Syllables
2
mint · age
Letters
7
m · i · n · t · a · g · e
Scrabble
10
points
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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.