How many syllables in “meet”?
syllable in "meet"
Word details
Syllables
1
meet
Letters
4
m · e · e · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “meet”
The word “meet” contains 1 syllable, divided as meet. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meet" have?
"meet" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meet" into syllables?
"meet" is divided into syllables as: meet.
What is the Scrabble score for "meet"?
The Scrabble score for "meet" is 6 points.
Using “meet” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meet" 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, “meet” is worth 6 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 “meet”
The letters in “meet” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mete, teem.