How many syllables in “maccabaws”?
syllables in "maccabaws"
Word details
Syllables
3
mac · ca · baws
Letters
9
m · a · c · c · a · b · a · w · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “maccabaws”
The word “maccabaws” contains 3 syllables, divided as mac · ca · baws. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maccabaws" have?
"maccabaws" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maccabaws" into syllables?
"maccabaws" is divided into syllables as: mac · ca · baws.
What is the Scrabble score for "maccabaws"?
The Scrabble score for "maccabaws" is 20 points.
Using “maccabaws” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maccabaws" (mac · ca · baws) 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, “maccabaws” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.