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How many syllables in “misapprehending”?

5

syllables in "misapprehending"

misapprehending
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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · sap · pre · hen · ding

Letters

15

m · i · s · a · p · p · r · e · h · e · n · d · i · n · g

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
a1
p3
p3
r1
e1
h4
e1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “misapprehending

The word misapprehending contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · sap · pre · hen · ding. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misapprehending" have?

"misapprehending" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "misapprehending" into syllables?

"misapprehending" is divided into syllables as: mi · sap · pre · hen · ding.

What is the Scrabble score for "misapprehending"?

The Scrabble score for "misapprehending" is 26 points.

Using “misapprehending” in writing

"misapprehending" (mi · sap · pre · hen · ding) 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, misapprehending is worth 26 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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