How many syllables in “misapprehensions”?
syllables in "misapprehensions"
Word details
Syllables
5
misa · ppre · hens · ions
Letters
16
m · i · s · a · p · p · r · e · h · e · n · s · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “misapprehensions”
The word “misapprehensions” contains 5 syllables, divided as misa · ppre · hens · ions. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "misapprehensions" have?
"misapprehensions" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "misapprehensions" into syllables?
"misapprehensions" is divided into syllables as: misa · ppre · hens · ions.
What is the Scrabble score for "misapprehensions"?
The Scrabble score for "misapprehensions" is 25 points.
Using “misapprehensions” in writing
"misapprehensions" (misa · ppre · hens · ions) 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, “misapprehensions” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.