How many syllables in “melon”?
syllables in "melon"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · lon
Letters
5
m · e · l · o · n
Scrabble
7
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About the word “melon”
The word “melon” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · lon. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melon" have?
"melon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "melon" into syllables?
"melon" is divided into syllables as: me · lon.
What is the Scrabble score for "melon"?
The Scrabble score for "melon" is 7 points.
Using “melon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "melon" (me · lon) 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, “melon” is worth 7 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 “melon”
The letters in “melon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lemon.