How many syllables in “maladaptations”?
syllables in "maladaptations"
Word details
Syllables
5
mala · dapt · atio · ns
Letters
14
m · a · l · a · d · a · p · t · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “maladaptations”
The word “maladaptations” contains 5 syllables, divided as mala · dapt · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "maladaptations" have?
"maladaptations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maladaptations" into syllables?
"maladaptations" is divided into syllables as: mala · dapt · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "maladaptations"?
The Scrabble score for "maladaptations" is 19 points.
Using “maladaptations” in writing
"maladaptations" (mala · dapt · atio · ns) 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, “maladaptations” 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.