How many syllables in “media”?
syllables in "media"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · dia
Letters
5
m · e · d · i · a
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “media”
The word “media” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · dia. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "media" have?
"media" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "media" into syllables?
"media" is divided into syllables as: me · dia.
What is the Scrabble score for "media"?
The Scrabble score for "media" is 8 points.
Using “media” in writing
Two-syllable words like "media" (me · dia) 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, “media” is worth 8 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 “media”
The letters in “media” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: aimed, amide.