How many syllables in “miscomputation”?
syllables in "miscomputation"
Word details
Syllables
5
misc · ompu · tati · on
Letters
14
m · i · s · c · o · m · p · u · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “miscomputation”
The word “miscomputation” contains 5 syllables, divided as misc · ompu · tati · on. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscomputation" have?
"miscomputation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miscomputation" into syllables?
"miscomputation" is divided into syllables as: misc · ompu · tati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscomputation"?
The Scrabble score for "miscomputation" is 22 points.
Using “miscomputation” in writing
"miscomputation" (misc · ompu · tati · on) 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, “miscomputation” 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.