How many syllables in “meteors”?
syllables in "meteors"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · teors
Letters
7
m · e · t · e · o · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “meteors”
The word “meteors” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · teors. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meteors" have?
"meteors" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meteors" into syllables?
"meteors" is divided into syllables as: me · teors.
What is the Scrabble score for "meteors"?
The Scrabble score for "meteors" is 9 points.
Using “meteors” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meteors" (me · teors) 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, “meteors” is worth 9 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 “meteors”
The letters in “meteors” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: emoters, remotes.