How many syllables in “merde”?
1
syllable in "merde"
merde
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Word details
Syllables
1
merde
Letters
5
m · e · r · d · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
e1
r1
d2
e1
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About the word “merde”
The word “merde” contains 1 syllable, divided as merde. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "merde" have?
"merde" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "merde" into syllables?
"merde" is divided into syllables as: merde.
What is the Scrabble score for "merde"?
The Scrabble score for "merde" is 8 points.
Using “merde” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "merde" 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, “merde” 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.