How many syllables in “melodists”?
syllables in "melodists"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · lo · dists
Letters
9
m · e · l · o · d · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “melodists”
The word “melodists” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · lo · dists. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melodists" have?
"melodists" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "melodists" into syllables?
"melodists" is divided into syllables as: me · lo · dists.
What is the Scrabble score for "melodists"?
The Scrabble score for "melodists" is 12 points.
Using “melodists” in writing
Three-syllable words like "melodists" (me · lo · dists) 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, “melodists” 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 “melodists”
The letters in “melodists” can be rearranged to spell one other word: modelists.