How many syllables in “meatless”?
syllables in "meatless"
Word details
Syllables
2
meat · less
Letters
8
m · e · a · t · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “meatless”
The word “meatless” contains 2 syllables, divided as meat · less. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meatless" have?
"meatless" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meatless" into syllables?
"meatless" is divided into syllables as: meat · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "meatless"?
The Scrabble score for "meatless" is 10 points.
Using “meatless” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meatless" (meat · less) 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, “meatless” is worth 10 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 “meatless”
The letters in “meatless” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mateless, tameless.