How many syllables in “memo”?
syllables in "memo"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · mo
Letters
4
m · e · m · o
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “memo”
The word “memo” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · mo. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "memo" have?
"memo" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "memo" into syllables?
"memo" is divided into syllables as: me · mo.
What is the Scrabble score for "memo"?
The Scrabble score for "memo" is 8 points.
Using “memo” in writing
Two-syllable words like "memo" (me · mo) 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, “memo” 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 “memo”
The letters in “memo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mome.