How many syllables in “misfortune”?
syllables in "misfortune"
Word details
Syllables
3
misf · ortu · ne
Letters
10
m · i · s · f · o · r · t · u · n · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “misfortune”
The word “misfortune” contains 3 syllables, divided as misf · ortu · ne. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "misfortune" have?
"misfortune" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "misfortune" into syllables?
"misfortune" is divided into syllables as: misf · ortu · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "misfortune"?
The Scrabble score for "misfortune" is 15 points.
Using “misfortune” in writing
Three-syllable words like "misfortune" (misf · ortu · ne) 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, “misfortune” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “misfortune”
The letters in “misfortune” can be rearranged to spell one other word: uniformest.