How many syllables in “melons”?
syllables in "melons"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · lons
Letters
6
m · e · l · o · n · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “melons”
The word “melons” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · lons. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melons" have?
"melons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "melons" into syllables?
"melons" is divided into syllables as: me · lons.
What is the Scrabble score for "melons"?
The Scrabble score for "melons" is 8 points.
Using “melons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "melons" (me · lons) 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, “melons” 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.
Anagrams of “melons”
The letters in “melons” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lemons, solemn.