How many syllables in “mescal”?
syllables in "mescal"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · scal
Letters
6
m · e · s · c · a · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mescal”
The word “mescal” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · scal. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mescal" have?
"mescal" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mescal" into syllables?
"mescal" is divided into syllables as: me · scal.
What is the Scrabble score for "mescal"?
The Scrabble score for "mescal" is 10 points.
Using “mescal” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mescal" (me · scal) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mescal” 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 “mescal”
The letters in “mescal” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: camels, macles.