How many syllables in “missioners”?
syllables in "missioners"
Word details
Syllables
3
missi · oners
Letters
10
m · i · s · s · i · o · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “missioners”
The word “missioners” contains 3 syllables, divided as missi · oners. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "missioners" have?
"missioners" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "missioners" into syllables?
"missioners" is divided into syllables as: missi · oners.
What is the Scrabble score for "missioners"?
The Scrabble score for "missioners" is 12 points.
Using “missioners” in writing
Three-syllable words like "missioners" (missi · oners) 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, “missioners” is worth 12 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 “missioners”
The letters in “missioners” can be rearranged to spell one other word: remissions.