How many syllables in “medals”?
syllables in "medals"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · dals
Letters
6
m · e · d · a · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “medals”
The word “medals” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · dals. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medals" have?
"medals" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "medals" into syllables?
"medals" is divided into syllables as: me · dals.
What is the Scrabble score for "medals"?
The Scrabble score for "medals" is 9 points.
Using “medals” in writing
Two-syllable words like "medals" (me · dals) 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, “medals” is worth 9 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 “medals”
The letters in “medals” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: damsel, lameds.