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How many syllables in “misestimated”?

5

syllables in "misestimated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · se · sti · ma · ted

Letters

12

m · i · s · e · s · t · i · m · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
e1
s1
t1
i1
m3
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “misestimated

The word misestimated contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · se · sti · ma · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misestimated" have?

"misestimated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "misestimated" into syllables?

"misestimated" is divided into syllables as: mi · se · sti · ma · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "misestimated"?

The Scrabble score for "misestimated" is 17 points.

Using “misestimated” in writing

"misestimated" (mi · se · sti · ma · ted) 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, misestimated 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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