How many syllables in “mishears”?
syllables in "mishears"
Word details
Syllables
2
mis · hears
Letters
8
m · i · s · h · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “mishears”
The word “mishears” contains 2 syllables, divided as mis · hears. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mishears" have?
"mishears" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mishears" into syllables?
"mishears" is divided into syllables as: mis · hears.
What is the Scrabble score for "mishears"?
The Scrabble score for "mishears" is 13 points.
Using “mishears” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mishears" (mis · hears) 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, “mishears” is worth 13 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 “mishears”
The letters in “mishears” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marishes.