How many syllables in “miserables”?
syllables in "miserables"
Word details
Syllables
4
mi · se · ra · bles
Letters
10
m · i · s · e · r · a · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “miserables”
The word “miserables” contains 4 syllables, divided as mi · se · ra · bles. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miserables" have?
"miserables" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "miserables" into syllables?
"miserables" is divided into syllables as: mi · se · ra · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "miserables"?
The Scrabble score for "miserables" is 14 points.
Using “miserables” in writing
Four-syllable words like "miserables" (mi · se · ra · bles) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “miserables” 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.
Anagrams of “miserables”
The letters in “miserables” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marbleises.