How many syllables in “malodors”?
syllables in "malodors"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · lo · dors
Letters
8
m · a · l · o · d · o · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “malodors”
The word “malodors” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · lo · dors. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malodors" have?
"malodors" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "malodors" into syllables?
"malodors" is divided into syllables as: ma · lo · dors.
What is the Scrabble score for "malodors"?
The Scrabble score for "malodors" is 11 points.
Using “malodors” in writing
Three-syllable words like "malodors" (ma · lo · dors) 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, “malodors” is worth 11 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 “malodors”
The letters in “malodors” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lordomas.