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How many syllables in “mishear”?

2

syllables in "mishear"

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Word details

Syllables

2

mis · hear

Letters

7

m · i · s · h · e · a · r

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
h4
e1
a1
r1

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About the word “mishear

The word mishear contains 2 syllables, divided as mis · hear. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mishear" have?

"mishear" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mishear" into syllables?

"mishear" is divided into syllables as: mis · hear.

What is the Scrabble score for "mishear"?

The Scrabble score for "mishear" is 12 points.

Using “mishear” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mishear" (mis · hear) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, mishear 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.

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