How many syllables in “merited”?
syllables in "merited"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · ri · ted
Letters
7
m · e · r · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “merited”
The word “merited” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · ri · ted. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "merited" have?
"merited" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "merited" into syllables?
"merited" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "merited"?
The Scrabble score for "merited" is 10 points.
Using “merited” in writing
Three-syllable words like "merited" (me · ri · ted) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “merited” is worth 10 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 “merited”
The letters in “merited” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: demerit, dimeter, mitered, retimed.