How many syllables in “meagre”?
syllable in "meagre"
Word details
Syllables
1
meagre
Letters
6
m · e · a · g · r · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “meagre”
The word “meagre” contains 1 syllable, divided as meagre. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meagre" have?
"meagre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meagre" into syllables?
"meagre" is divided into syllables as: meagre.
What is the Scrabble score for "meagre"?
The Scrabble score for "meagre" is 9 points.
Using “meagre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meagre" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meagre” is worth 9 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 “meagre”
The letters in “meagre” can be rearranged to spell one other word: meager.