How many syllables in “mealtimes”?
syllables in "mealtimes"
Word details
Syllables
3
meal · ti · mes
Letters
9
m · e · a · l · t · i · m · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “mealtimes”
The word “mealtimes” contains 3 syllables, divided as meal · ti · mes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mealtimes" have?
"mealtimes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mealtimes" into syllables?
"mealtimes" is divided into syllables as: meal · ti · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "mealtimes"?
The Scrabble score for "mealtimes" is 13 points.
Using “mealtimes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mealtimes" (meal · ti · mes) 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, “mealtimes” 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 “mealtimes”
The letters in “mealtimes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: semimetal.