How many syllables in “meritocrats”?
syllables in "meritocrats"
Word details
Syllables
4
me · ri · to · crats
Letters
11
m · e · r · i · t · o · c · r · a · t · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “meritocrats”
The word “meritocrats” contains 4 syllables, divided as me · ri · to · crats. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meritocrats" have?
"meritocrats" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "meritocrats" into syllables?
"meritocrats" is divided into syllables as: me · ri · to · crats.
What is the Scrabble score for "meritocrats"?
The Scrabble score for "meritocrats" is 15 points.
Using “meritocrats” in writing
Four-syllable words like "meritocrats" (me · ri · to · crats) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meritocrats” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “meritocrats”
The letters in “meritocrats” can be rearranged to spell one other word: astrometric.