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How many syllables in “maldistributions”?

5

syllables in "maldistributions"

maldistributions
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Word details

Syllables

5

mald · istr · ibut · ions

Letters

16

m · a · l · d · i · s · t · r · i · b · u · t · i · o · n · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
l1
d2
i1
s1
t1
r1
i1
b3
u1
t1
i1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “maldistributions

The word maldistributions contains 5 syllables, divided as mald · istr · ibut · ions. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "maldistributions" have?

"maldistributions" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "maldistributions" into syllables?

"maldistributions" is divided into syllables as: mald · istr · ibut · ions.

What is the Scrabble score for "maldistributions"?

The Scrabble score for "maldistributions" is 21 points.

Using “maldistributions” in writing

"maldistributions" (mald · istr · ibut · ions) 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, maldistributions 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.

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