How many syllables in “medallion”?
syllables in "medallion"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · dal · lion
Letters
9
m · e · d · a · l · l · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “medallion”
The word “medallion” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · dal · lion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medallion" have?
"medallion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "medallion" into syllables?
"medallion" is divided into syllables as: me · dal · lion.
What is the Scrabble score for "medallion"?
The Scrabble score for "medallion" is 12 points.
Using “medallion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "medallion" (me · dal · lion) 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, “medallion” is worth 12 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 “medallion”
The letters in “medallion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: medaillon.