How many syllables in “maldistribution”?
syllables in "maldistribution"
Word details
Syllables
5
mald · istr · ibut · ion
Letters
15
m · a · l · d · i · s · t · r · i · b · u · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “maldistribution”
The word “maldistribution” contains 5 syllables, divided as mald · istr · ibut · ion. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "maldistribution" have?
"maldistribution" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maldistribution" into syllables?
"maldistribution" is divided into syllables as: mald · istr · ibut · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "maldistribution"?
The Scrabble score for "maldistribution" is 20 points.
Using “maldistribution” in writing
"maldistribution" (mald · istr · ibut · ion) 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, “maldistribution” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.