How many syllables in “meatballs”?
syllables in "meatballs"
Word details
Syllables
2
meat · balls
Letters
9
m · e · a · t · b · a · l · l · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “meatballs”
The word “meatballs” contains 2 syllables, divided as meat · balls. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meatballs" have?
"meatballs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meatballs" into syllables?
"meatballs" is divided into syllables as: meat · balls.
What is the Scrabble score for "meatballs"?
The Scrabble score for "meatballs" is 13 points.
Using “meatballs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meatballs" (meat · balls) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meatballs” 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 “meatballs”
The letters in “meatballs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blastemal.