How many syllables in “meritocracies”?
syllables in "meritocracies"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ri · to · cra · cies
Letters
13
m · e · r · i · t · o · c · r · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “meritocracies”
The word “meritocracies” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ri · to · cra · cies. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meritocracies" have?
"meritocracies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meritocracies" into syllables?
"meritocracies" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · to · cra · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "meritocracies"?
The Scrabble score for "meritocracies" is 19 points.
Using “meritocracies” in writing
"meritocracies" (me · ri · to · cra · cies) 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, “meritocracies” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.