How many syllables in “misses”?
syllable in "misses"
Word details
Syllables
1
misses
Letters
6
m · i · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “misses”
The word “misses” contains 1 syllable, divided as misses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "misses" have?
"misses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "misses" into syllables?
"misses" is divided into syllables as: misses.
What is the Scrabble score for "misses"?
The Scrabble score for "misses" is 8 points.
Using “misses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "misses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “misses” is worth 8 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 “misses”
The letters in “misses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: seisms.