How many syllables in “met”?
1
syllable in "met"
met
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Word details
Syllables
1
met
Letters
3
m · e · t
Scrabble
5
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
m3
e1
t1
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About the word “met”
The word “met” contains 1 syllable, divided as met. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "met" have?
"met" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "met" into syllables?
"met" is divided into syllables as: met.
What is the Scrabble score for "met"?
The Scrabble score for "met" is 5 points.
Using “met” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "met" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “met” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.