How many syllables in “message”?
syllables in "message"
Word details
Syllables
2
mess · age
Letters
7
m · e · s · s · a · g · e
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “message”
The word “message” contains 2 syllables, divided as mess · age. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "message" have?
"message" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "message" into syllables?
"message" is divided into syllables as: mess · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "message"?
The Scrabble score for "message" is 10 points.
Using “message” in writing
Two-syllable words like "message" (mess · age) 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, “message” 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 “message”
The letters in “message” can be rearranged to spell one other word: megasse.