How many syllables in “median”?
syllables in "median"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · dian
Letters
6
m · e · d · i · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “median”
The word “median” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · dian. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "median" have?
"median" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "median" into syllables?
"median" is divided into syllables as: me · dian.
What is the Scrabble score for "median"?
The Scrabble score for "median" is 9 points.
Using “median” in writing
Two-syllable words like "median" (me · dian) 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, “median” 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 “median”
The letters in “median” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: aidmen, daimen, maiden, medina.