How many syllables in “medians”?
syllables in "medians"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · dians
Letters
7
m · e · d · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “medians”
The word “medians” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · dians. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medians" have?
"medians" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "medians" into syllables?
"medians" is divided into syllables as: me · dians.
What is the Scrabble score for "medians"?
The Scrabble score for "medians" is 10 points.
Using “medians” in writing
Two-syllable words like "medians" (me · dians) 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, “medians” is worth 10 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 “medians”
The letters in “medians” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: maidens, medinas, sideman.