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