How many syllables in “mesalliance”?
syllables in "mesalliance"
Word details
Syllables
3
mesa · llia · nce
Letters
11
m · e · s · a · l · l · i · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “mesalliance”
The word “mesalliance” contains 3 syllables, divided as mesa · llia · nce. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mesalliance" have?
"mesalliance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mesalliance" into syllables?
"mesalliance" is divided into syllables as: mesa · llia · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "mesalliance"?
The Scrabble score for "mesalliance" is 15 points.
Using “mesalliance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mesalliance" (mesa · llia · nce) 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, “mesalliance” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “mesalliance”
The letters in “mesalliance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: miscellanea.