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