How many syllables in “meritocracy”?
syllables in "meritocracy"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ri · to · cra · cy
Letters
11
m · e · r · i · t · o · c · r · a · c · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “meritocracy”
The word “meritocracy” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ri · to · cra · cy. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meritocracy" have?
"meritocracy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meritocracy" into syllables?
"meritocracy" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · to · cra · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "meritocracy"?
The Scrabble score for "meritocracy" is 20 points.
Using “meritocracy” in writing
"meritocracy" (me · ri · to · cra · cy) 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, “meritocracy” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.