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How many syllables in “metasomatism”?

5

syllables in "metasomatism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

me · ta · so · ma · tism

Letters

12

m · e · t · a · s · o · m · a · t · i · s · m

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
t1
a1
s1
o1
m3
a1
t1
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “metasomatism

The word metasomatism contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · so · ma · tism. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "metasomatism" have?

"metasomatism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "metasomatism" into syllables?

"metasomatism" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · so · ma · tism.

What is the Scrabble score for "metasomatism"?

The Scrabble score for "metasomatism" is 18 points.

Using “metasomatism” in writing

"metasomatism" (me · ta · so · ma · tism) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, metasomatism is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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