How many syllables in “melds”?
1
syllable in "melds"
melds
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Word details
Syllables
1
melds
Letters
5
m · e · l · d · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
e1
l1
d2
s1
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About the word “melds”
The word “melds” contains 1 syllable, divided as melds. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melds" have?
"melds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "melds" into syllables?
"melds" is divided into syllables as: melds.
What is the Scrabble score for "melds"?
The Scrabble score for "melds" is 8 points.
Using “melds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "melds" 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, “melds” is worth 8 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.