How many syllables in “commissioned”?
syllables in "commissioned"
Word details
Syllables
3
commis · sioned
Letters
12
c · o · m · m · i · s · s · i · o · n · e · d
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “commissioned”
The word “commissioned” contains 3 syllables, divided as commis · sioned. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "commissioned" have?
"commissioned" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "commissioned" into syllables?
"commissioned" is divided into syllables as: commis · sioned.
What is the Scrabble score for "commissioned"?
The Scrabble score for "commissioned" is 19 points.
Using “commissioned” in writing
Three-syllable words like "commissioned" (commis · sioned) 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, “commissioned” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “commissioned”
The letters in “commissioned” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decommission.