How many syllables in “meteor”?
syllables in "meteor"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · teor
Letters
6
m · e · t · e · o · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “meteor”
The word “meteor” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · teor. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meteor" have?
"meteor" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meteor" into syllables?
"meteor" is divided into syllables as: me · teor.
What is the Scrabble score for "meteor"?
The Scrabble score for "meteor" is 8 points.
Using “meteor” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meteor" (me · teor) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meteor” is worth 8 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 “meteor”
The letters in “meteor” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: emoter, remote.