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How many syllables in “misericordes”?

5

syllables in "misericordes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · se · ri · cor · des

Letters

12

m · i · s · e · r · i · c · o · r · d · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
e1
r1
i1
c3
o1
r1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “misericordes

The word misericordes contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · se · ri · cor · des. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misericordes" have?

"misericordes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "misericordes" into syllables?

"misericordes" is divided into syllables as: mi · se · ri · cor · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "misericordes"?

The Scrabble score for "misericordes" is 17 points.

Using “misericordes” in writing

"misericordes" (mi · se · ri · cor · des) 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, misericordes 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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