How many syllables in “miserly”?
syllables in "miserly"
Word details
Syllables
3
mi · ser · ly
Letters
7
m · i · s · e · r · l · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “miserly”
The word “miserly” contains 3 syllables, divided as mi · ser · ly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "miserly" have?
"miserly" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "miserly" into syllables?
"miserly" is divided into syllables as: mi · ser · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "miserly"?
The Scrabble score for "miserly" is 12 points.
Using “miserly” in writing
Three-syllable words like "miserly" (mi · ser · ly) 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, “miserly” is worth 12 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 “miserly”
The letters in “miserly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misrely.