How many syllables in “miscreants”?
syllables in "miscreants"
Word details
Syllables
2
mi · screants
Letters
10
m · i · s · c · r · e · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “miscreants”
The word “miscreants” contains 2 syllables, divided as mi · screants. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscreants" have?
"miscreants" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "miscreants" into syllables?
"miscreants" is divided into syllables as: mi · screants.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscreants"?
The Scrabble score for "miscreants" is 14 points.
Using “miscreants” in writing
Two-syllable words like "miscreants" (mi · screants) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “miscreants” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.