How many syllables in “meow”?
1
syllable in "meow"
meow
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Word details
Syllables
1
meow
Letters
4
m · e · o · w
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
e1
o1
w4
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About the word “meow”
The word “meow” contains 1 syllable, divided as meow. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meow" have?
"meow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meow" into syllables?
"meow" is divided into syllables as: meow.
What is the Scrabble score for "meow"?
The Scrabble score for "meow" is 9 points.
Using “meow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meow" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meow” 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.