How many syllables in “machismos”?
syllables in "machismos"
Word details
Syllables
3
mac · hi · smos
Letters
9
m · a · c · h · i · s · m · o · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “machismos”
The word “machismos” contains 3 syllables, divided as mac · hi · smos. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "machismos" have?
"machismos" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "machismos" into syllables?
"machismos" is divided into syllables as: mac · hi · smos.
What is the Scrabble score for "machismos"?
The Scrabble score for "machismos" is 18 points.
Using “machismos” in writing
Three-syllable words like "machismos" (mac · hi · smos) 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, “machismos” is worth 18 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 “machismos”
The letters in “machismos” can be rearranged to spell one other word: masochism.