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How many syllables in “malapportionment”?

5

syllables in "malapportionment"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mala · ppor · tion · ment

Letters

16

m · a · l · a · p · p · o · r · t · i · o · n · m · e · n · t

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
l1
a1
p3
p3
o1
r1
t1
i1
o1
n1
m3
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “malapportionment

The word malapportionment contains 5 syllables, divided as mala · ppor · tion · ment. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "malapportionment" have?

"malapportionment" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "malapportionment" into syllables?

"malapportionment" is divided into syllables as: mala · ppor · tion · ment.

What is the Scrabble score for "malapportionment"?

The Scrabble score for "malapportionment" is 24 points.

Using “malapportionment” in writing

"malapportionment" (mala · ppor · tion · ment) 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, malapportionment is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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