How many syllables in “amiss”?
syllables in "amiss"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · miss
Letters
5
a · m · i · s · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “amiss”
The word “amiss” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · miss. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amiss" have?
"amiss" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amiss" into syllables?
"amiss" is divided into syllables as: a · miss.
What is the Scrabble score for "amiss"?
The Scrabble score for "amiss" is 7 points.
Using “amiss” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amiss" (a · miss) 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, “amiss” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “amiss”
The letters in “amiss” can be rearranged to spell one other word: simas.