How many syllables in “maidservant”?
syllables in "maidservant"
Word details
Syllables
3
maid · ser · vant
Letters
11
m · a · i · d · s · e · r · v · a · n · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “maidservant”
The word “maidservant” contains 3 syllables, divided as maid · ser · vant. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maidservant" have?
"maidservant" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maidservant" into syllables?
"maidservant" is divided into syllables as: maid · ser · vant.
What is the Scrabble score for "maidservant"?
The Scrabble score for "maidservant" is 17 points.
Using “maidservant” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maidservant" (maid · ser · vant) 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, “maidservant” 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.
Anagrams of “maidservant”
The letters in “maidservant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: animadverts.