How many syllables in “malacostracans”?
syllables in "malacostracans"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · la · co · stra · cans
Letters
14
m · a · l · a · c · o · s · t · r · a · c · a · n · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “malacostracans”
The word “malacostracans” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · la · co · stra · cans. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malacostracans" have?
"malacostracans" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malacostracans" into syllables?
"malacostracans" is divided into syllables as: ma · la · co · stra · cans.
What is the Scrabble score for "malacostracans"?
The Scrabble score for "malacostracans" is 20 points.
Using “malacostracans” in writing
"malacostracans" (ma · la · co · stra · cans) 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, “malacostracans” 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.