How many syllables in “malcontentedly”?
syllables in "malcontentedly"
Word details
Syllables
5
mal · con · ten · ted · ly
Letters
14
m · a · l · c · o · n · t · e · n · t · e · d · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “malcontentedly”
The word “malcontentedly” contains 5 syllables, divided as mal · con · ten · ted · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malcontentedly" have?
"malcontentedly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malcontentedly" into syllables?
"malcontentedly" is divided into syllables as: mal · con · ten · ted · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "malcontentedly"?
The Scrabble score for "malcontentedly" is 22 points.
Using “malcontentedly” in writing
"malcontentedly" (mal · con · ten · ted · ly) 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, “malcontentedly” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.