How many syllables in “miscellaneously”?
syllables in "miscellaneously"
Word details
Syllables
5
misc · ella · neou · sly
Letters
15
m · i · s · c · e · l · l · a · n · e · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “miscellaneously”
The word “miscellaneously” contains 5 syllables, divided as misc · ella · neou · sly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscellaneously" have?
"miscellaneously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miscellaneously" into syllables?
"miscellaneously" is divided into syllables as: misc · ella · neou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscellaneously"?
The Scrabble score for "miscellaneously" is 22 points.
Using “miscellaneously” in writing
"miscellaneously" (misc · ella · neou · sly) 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, “miscellaneously” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.