How many syllables in “meed”?
syllable in "meed"
Word details
Syllables
1
meed
Letters
4
m · e · e · d
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “meed”
The word “meed” contains 1 syllable, divided as meed. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meed" have?
"meed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meed" into syllables?
"meed" is divided into syllables as: meed.
What is the Scrabble score for "meed"?
The Scrabble score for "meed" is 7 points.
Using “meed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meed" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meed” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “meed”
The letters in “meed” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deem, deme.