How many syllables in “meant”?
syllable in "meant"
Word details
Syllables
1
meant
Letters
5
m · e · a · n · t
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “meant”
The word “meant” contains 1 syllable, divided as meant. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meant" have?
"meant" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meant" into syllables?
"meant" is divided into syllables as: meant.
What is the Scrabble score for "meant"?
The Scrabble score for "meant" is 7 points.
Using “meant” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meant" 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, “meant” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “meant”
The letters in “meant” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ament, menta.