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How many syllables in “misidentifies”?

5

syllables in "misidentifies"

misidentifies
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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · si · den · ti · fies

Letters

13

m · i · s · i · d · e · n · t · i · f · i · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
i1
d2
e1
n1
t1
i1
f4
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “misidentifies

The word misidentifies contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · si · den · ti · fies. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "misidentifies" have?

"misidentifies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "misidentifies" into syllables?

"misidentifies" is divided into syllables as: mi · si · den · ti · fies.

What is the Scrabble score for "misidentifies"?

The Scrabble score for "misidentifies" is 19 points.

Using “misidentifies” in writing

"misidentifies" (mi · si · den · ti · fies) 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, misidentifies is worth 19 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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