How many syllables in “intermeshes”?
syllables in "intermeshes"
Word details
Syllables
3
inte · rmes · hes
Letters
11
i · n · t · e · r · m · e · s · h · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “intermeshes”
The word “intermeshes” contains 3 syllables, divided as inte · rmes · hes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intermeshes" have?
"intermeshes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "intermeshes" into syllables?
"intermeshes" is divided into syllables as: inte · rmes · hes.
What is the Scrabble score for "intermeshes"?
The Scrabble score for "intermeshes" is 16 points.
Using “intermeshes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "intermeshes" (inte · rmes · hes) 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, “intermeshes” is worth 16 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 “intermeshes”
The letters in “intermeshes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: smithereens.