How many syllables in “missileer”?
syllables in "missileer"
Word details
Syllables
3
mis · si · leer
Letters
9
m · i · s · s · i · l · e · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “missileer”
The word “missileer” contains 3 syllables, divided as mis · si · leer. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "missileer" have?
"missileer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "missileer" into syllables?
"missileer" is divided into syllables as: mis · si · leer.
What is the Scrabble score for "missileer"?
The Scrabble score for "missileer" is 11 points.
Using “missileer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "missileer" (mis · si · leer) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “missileer” is worth 11 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 “missileer”
The letters in “missileer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misrelies.