How many syllables in “miserable”?
syllables in "miserable"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · se · ra · bl · e
Letters
9
m · i · s · e · r · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “miserable”
The word “miserable” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · se · ra · bl · e. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miserable" have?
"miserable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "miserable" into syllables?
"miserable" is divided into syllables as: mi · se · ra · bl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "miserable"?
The Scrabble score for "miserable" is 13 points.
Using “miserable” in writing
"miserable" (mi · se · ra · bl · e) 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, “miserable” is worth 13 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 “miserable”
The letters in “miserable” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marbleise.