How many syllables in “malodor”?
syllables in "malodor"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · lo · dor
Letters
7
m · a · l · o · d · o · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “malodor”
The word “malodor” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · lo · dor. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malodor" have?
"malodor" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "malodor" into syllables?
"malodor" is divided into syllables as: ma · lo · dor.
What is the Scrabble score for "malodor"?
The Scrabble score for "malodor" is 10 points.
Using “malodor” in writing
Three-syllable words like "malodor" (ma · lo · dor) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “malodor” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “malodor”
The letters in “malodor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lordoma.