How many syllables in “meconiums”?
syllables in "meconiums"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · co · niums
Letters
9
m · e · c · o · n · i · u · m · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “meconiums”
The word “meconiums” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · co · niums. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meconiums" have?
"meconiums" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "meconiums" into syllables?
"meconiums" is divided into syllables as: me · co · niums.
What is the Scrabble score for "meconiums"?
The Scrabble score for "meconiums" is 15 points.
Using “meconiums” in writing
Three-syllable words like "meconiums" (me · co · niums) 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, “meconiums” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “meconiums”
The letters in “meconiums” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: communise, encomiums.