How many syllables in “metaling”?
syllables in "metaling"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · ta · ling
Letters
8
m · e · t · a · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “metaling”
The word “metaling” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · ta · ling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metaling" have?
"metaling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "metaling" into syllables?
"metaling" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "metaling"?
The Scrabble score for "metaling" is 11 points.
Using “metaling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "metaling" (me · ta · ling) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “metaling” is worth 11 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 “metaling”
The letters in “metaling” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ligament, tegminal.