How many syllables in “meridionally”?
syllables in "meridionally"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ri · dio · nal · ly
Letters
12
m · e · r · i · d · i · o · n · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “meridionally”
The word “meridionally” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ri · dio · nal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meridionally" have?
"meridionally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meridionally" into syllables?
"meridionally" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · dio · nal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "meridionally"?
The Scrabble score for "meridionally" is 18 points.
Using “meridionally” in writing
"meridionally" (me · ri · dio · nal · ly) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meridionally” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.