How many syllables in “meriting”?
syllables in "meriting"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · ri · ting
Letters
8
m · e · r · i · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “meriting”
The word “meriting” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · ri · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meriting" have?
"meriting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "meriting" into syllables?
"meriting" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "meriting"?
The Scrabble score for "meriting" is 11 points.
Using “meriting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "meriting" (me · ri · ting) 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, “meriting” is worth 11 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 “meriting”
The letters in “meriting” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mitering, retiming.