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How many syllables in “mislike”?

2

syllables in "mislike"

mislike
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Word details

Syllables

2

misl · ike

Letters

7

m · i · s · l · i · k · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
l1
i1
k5
e1

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About the word “mislike

The word mislike contains 2 syllables, divided as misl · ike. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mislike" have?

"mislike" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mislike" into syllables?

"mislike" is divided into syllables as: misl · ike.

What is the Scrabble score for "mislike"?

The Scrabble score for "mislike" is 13 points.

Using “mislike” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mislike" (misl · ike) 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, mislike 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.

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