How many syllables in “meloid”?
syllables in "meloid"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · loid
Letters
6
m · e · l · o · i · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “meloid”
The word “meloid” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · loid. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meloid" have?
"meloid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meloid" into syllables?
"meloid" is divided into syllables as: me · loid.
What is the Scrabble score for "meloid"?
The Scrabble score for "meloid" is 9 points.
Using “meloid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meloid" (me · loid) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meloid” is worth 9 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 “meloid”
The letters in “meloid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: moiled.