How many syllables in “maladminister”?
syllables in "maladminister"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · lad · mi · ni · ster
Letters
13
m · a · l · a · d · m · i · n · i · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
18
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “maladminister”
The word “maladminister” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · lad · mi · ni · ster. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maladminister" have?
"maladminister" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maladminister" into syllables?
"maladminister" is divided into syllables as: ma · lad · mi · ni · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "maladminister"?
The Scrabble score for "maladminister" is 18 points.
Using “maladminister” in writing
"maladminister" (ma · lad · mi · ni · ster) 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, “maladminister” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.