How many syllables in “misstate”?
syllables in "misstate"
Word details
Syllables
2
miss · tate
Letters
8
m · i · s · s · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “misstate”
The word “misstate” contains 2 syllables, divided as miss · tate. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "misstate" have?
"misstate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "misstate" into syllables?
"misstate" is divided into syllables as: miss · tate.
What is the Scrabble score for "misstate"?
The Scrabble score for "misstate" is 10 points.
Using “misstate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "misstate" (miss · tate) 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, “misstate” 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 “misstate”
The letters in “misstate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: etatisms.