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How many syllables in “misallocation”?

5

syllables in "misallocation"

misallocation
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Word details

Syllables

5

misa · lloc · atio · n

Letters

13

m · i · s · a · l · l · o · c · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
a1
l1
l1
o1
c3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “misallocation

The word misallocation contains 5 syllables, divided as misa · lloc · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misallocation" have?

"misallocation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "misallocation" into syllables?

"misallocation" is divided into syllables as: misa · lloc · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "misallocation"?

The Scrabble score for "misallocation" is 17 points.

Using “misallocation” in writing

"misallocation" (misa · lloc · atio · n) 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, misallocation is worth 17 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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