How many syllables in “maladministered”?
syllables in "maladministered"
Word details
Syllables
5
mal · adm · ini · ste · red
Letters
15
m · a · l · a · d · m · i · n · i · s · t · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “maladministered”
The word “maladministered” contains 5 syllables, divided as mal · adm · ini · ste · red. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maladministered" have?
"maladministered" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maladministered" into syllables?
"maladministered" is divided into syllables as: mal · adm · ini · ste · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "maladministered"?
The Scrabble score for "maladministered" is 21 points.
Using “maladministered” in writing
"maladministered" (mal · adm · ini · ste · red) 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, “maladministered” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.