How many syllables in “miseducation”?
syllables in "miseducation"
Word details
Syllables
5
mis · edu · cat · ion
Letters
12
m · i · s · e · d · u · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “miseducation”
The word “miseducation” contains 5 syllables, divided as mis · edu · cat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "miseducation" have?
"miseducation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miseducation" into syllables?
"miseducation" is divided into syllables as: mis · edu · cat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "miseducation"?
The Scrabble score for "miseducation" is 17 points.
Using “miseducation” in writing
"miseducation" (mis · edu · cat · ion) 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, “miseducation” 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.