How many syllables in “miscalculated”?
syllables in "miscalculated"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · scal · cu · la · ted
Letters
13
m · i · s · c · a · l · c · u · l · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
20
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About the word “miscalculated”
The word “miscalculated” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · scal · cu · la · ted. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscalculated" have?
"miscalculated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miscalculated" into syllables?
"miscalculated" is divided into syllables as: mi · scal · cu · la · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscalculated"?
The Scrabble score for "miscalculated" is 20 points.
Using “miscalculated” in writing
"miscalculated" (mi · scal · cu · la · ted) 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, “miscalculated” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.