How many syllables in “missend”?
syllables in "missend"
Word details
Syllables
2
mis · send
Letters
7
m · i · s · s · e · n · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “missend”
The word “missend” contains 2 syllables, divided as mis · send. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "missend" have?
"missend" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "missend" into syllables?
"missend" is divided into syllables as: mis · send.
What is the Scrabble score for "missend"?
The Scrabble score for "missend" is 10 points.
Using “missend” in writing
Two-syllable words like "missend" (mis · send) 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, “missend” is worth 10 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 “missend”
The letters in “missend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dimness.