How many syllables in “malacostracan”?
syllables in "malacostracan"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · la · co · stra · can
Letters
13
m · a · l · a · c · o · s · t · r · a · c · a · n
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “malacostracan”
The word “malacostracan” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · la · co · stra · can. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malacostracan" have?
"malacostracan" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malacostracan" into syllables?
"malacostracan" is divided into syllables as: ma · la · co · stra · can.
What is the Scrabble score for "malacostracan"?
The Scrabble score for "malacostracan" is 19 points.
Using “malacostracan” in writing
"malacostracan" (ma · la · co · stra · can) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “malacostracan” 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.