How many syllables in “miscues”?
syllables in "miscues"
Word details
Syllables
2
mi · scues
Letters
7
m · i · s · c · u · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “miscues”
The word “miscues” contains 2 syllables, divided as mi · scues. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miscues" have?
"miscues" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "miscues" into syllables?
"miscues" is divided into syllables as: mi · scues.
What is the Scrabble score for "miscues"?
The Scrabble score for "miscues" is 11 points.
Using “miscues” in writing
Two-syllable words like "miscues" (mi · scues) 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, “miscues” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “miscues”
The letters in “miscues” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cesiums.