How many syllables in “mediums”?
syllables in "mediums"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · diums
Letters
7
m · e · d · i · u · m · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “mediums”
The word “mediums” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · diums. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mediums" have?
"mediums" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mediums" into syllables?
"mediums" is divided into syllables as: me · diums.
What is the Scrabble score for "mediums"?
The Scrabble score for "mediums" is 12 points.
Using “mediums” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mediums" (me · diums) 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, “mediums” is worth 12 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 “mediums”
The letters in “mediums” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dummies.