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How many syllables in “misdiagnosed”?

3

syllables in "misdiagnosed"

misdiagnosed
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Word details

Syllables

3

misd · iagn · osed

Letters

12

m · i · s · d · i · a · g · n · o · s · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
d2
i1
a1
g2
n1
o1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “misdiagnosed

The word misdiagnosed contains 3 syllables, divided as misd · iagn · osed. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misdiagnosed" have?

"misdiagnosed" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "misdiagnosed" into syllables?

"misdiagnosed" is divided into syllables as: misd · iagn · osed.

What is the Scrabble score for "misdiagnosed"?

The Scrabble score for "misdiagnosed" is 17 points.

Using “misdiagnosed” in writing

Three-syllable words like "misdiagnosed" (misd · iagn · osed) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, misdiagnosed is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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