How many syllables in “melanists”?
syllables in "melanists"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · la · nists
Letters
9
m · e · l · a · n · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “melanists”
The word “melanists” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · la · nists. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melanists" have?
"melanists" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "melanists" into syllables?
"melanists" is divided into syllables as: me · la · nists.
What is the Scrabble score for "melanists"?
The Scrabble score for "melanists" is 11 points.
Using “melanists” in writing
Three-syllable words like "melanists" (me · la · nists) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “melanists” is worth 11 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 “melanists”
The letters in “melanists” can be rearranged to spell one other word: smaltines.