How many syllables in “minutes”?
syllables in "minutes"
Word details
Syllables
3
mi · nu · tes
Letters
7
m · i · n · u · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “minutes”
The word “minutes” contains 3 syllables, divided as mi · nu · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "minutes" have?
"minutes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "minutes" into syllables?
"minutes" is divided into syllables as: mi · nu · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "minutes"?
The Scrabble score for "minutes" is 9 points.
Using “minutes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "minutes" (mi · nu · tes) 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, “minutes” is worth 9 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 “minutes”
The letters in “minutes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: minuets, mistune, mutines.