How many syllables in “metazoic”?
syllables in "metazoic"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · ta · zoic
Letters
8
m · e · t · a · z · o · i · c
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “metazoic”
The word “metazoic” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · ta · zoic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metazoic" have?
"metazoic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "metazoic" into syllables?
"metazoic" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · zoic.
What is the Scrabble score for "metazoic"?
The Scrabble score for "metazoic" is 21 points.
Using “metazoic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "metazoic" (me · ta · zoic) 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, “metazoic” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “metazoic”
The letters in “metazoic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: azotemic.