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How many syllables in “mistrustfully”?

4

syllables in "mistrustfully"

mistrustfully
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Word details

Syllables

4

mi · strus · tful · ly

Letters

13

m · i · s · t · r · u · s · t · f · u · l · l · y

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
s1
t1
r1
u1
s1
t1
f4
u1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “mistrustfully

The word mistrustfully contains 4 syllables, divided as mi · strus · tful · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mistrustfully" have?

"mistrustfully" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "mistrustfully" into syllables?

"mistrustfully" is divided into syllables as: mi · strus · tful · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "mistrustfully"?

The Scrabble score for "mistrustfully" is 21 points.

Using “mistrustfully” in writing

Four-syllable words like "mistrustfully" (mi · strus · tful · ly) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, mistrustfully is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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