How many syllables in “miscegenation”?
syllables in "miscegenation"
Word details
Syllables
5
misc · egen · atio · n
Letters
13
m · i · s · c · e · g · e · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
18
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About the word “miscegenation”
The word “miscegenation” contains 5 syllables, divided as misc · egen · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscegenation" have?
"miscegenation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miscegenation" into syllables?
"miscegenation" is divided into syllables as: misc · egen · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscegenation"?
The Scrabble score for "miscegenation" is 18 points.
Using “miscegenation” in writing
"miscegenation" (misc · egen · 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, “miscegenation” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.