How many syllables in “intermeshed”?
syllables in "intermeshed"
Word details
Syllables
3
inte · rmes · hed
Letters
11
i · n · t · e · r · m · e · s · h · e · d
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “intermeshed”
The word “intermeshed” contains 3 syllables, divided as inte · rmes · hed. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intermeshed" have?
"intermeshed" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "intermeshed" into syllables?
"intermeshed" is divided into syllables as: inte · rmes · hed.
What is the Scrabble score for "intermeshed"?
The Scrabble score for "intermeshed" is 17 points.
Using “intermeshed” in writing
Three-syllable words like "intermeshed" (inte · rmes · hed) 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, “intermeshed” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “intermeshed”
The letters in “intermeshed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: methedrines.