How many syllables in “missteered”?
syllables in "missteered"
Word details
Syllables
2
misst · eered
Letters
10
m · i · s · s · t · e · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “missteered”
The word “missteered” contains 2 syllables, divided as misst · eered. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "missteered" have?
"missteered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "missteered" into syllables?
"missteered" is divided into syllables as: misst · eered.
What is the Scrabble score for "missteered"?
The Scrabble score for "missteered" is 13 points.
Using “missteered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "missteered" (misst · eered) 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, “missteered” is worth 13 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 “missteered”
The letters in “missteered” can be rearranged to spell one other word: semidesert.