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How many syllables in “mademoiselle”?

6

syllables in "mademoiselle"

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Word details

Syllables

6

ma · de · mo · is · el · le

Letters

12

m · a · d · e · m · o · i · s · e · l · l · e

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
d2
e1
m3
o1
i1
s1
e1
l1
l1
e1

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About the word “mademoiselle

The word mademoiselle contains 6 syllables, divided as ma · de · mo · is · el · le. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mademoiselle" have?

"mademoiselle" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "mademoiselle" into syllables?

"mademoiselle" is divided into syllables as: ma · de · mo · is · el · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "mademoiselle"?

The Scrabble score for "mademoiselle" is 17 points.

Using “mademoiselle” in writing

With 6 syllables, "mademoiselle" (ma · de · mo · is · el · le) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, mademoiselle is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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