How many syllables in “misreferences”?
syllables in "misreferences"
Word details
Syllables
5
mis · re · fe · ren · ces
Letters
13
m · i · s · r · e · f · e · r · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “misreferences”
The word “misreferences” contains 5 syllables, divided as mis · re · fe · ren · ces. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "misreferences" have?
"misreferences" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "misreferences" into syllables?
"misreferences" is divided into syllables as: mis · re · fe · ren · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "misreferences"?
The Scrabble score for "misreferences" is 20 points.
Using “misreferences” in writing
"misreferences" (mis · re · fe · ren · ces) 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, “misreferences” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.