How many syllables in “metastable”?
syllables in "metastable"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · st · ab · le
Letters
10
m · e · t · a · s · t · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “metastable”
The word “metastable” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · st · ab · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metastable" have?
"metastable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metastable" into syllables?
"metastable" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · st · ab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "metastable"?
The Scrabble score for "metastable" is 14 points.
Using “metastable” in writing
"metastable" (me · ta · st · ab · le) 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, “metastable” is worth 14 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 “metastable”
The letters in “metastable” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: stablemate, tablemates.