How many syllables in “meter”?
syllables in "meter"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · ter
Letters
5
m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “meter”
The word “meter” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · ter. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meter" have?
"meter" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "meter" into syllables?
"meter" is divided into syllables as: me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "meter"?
The Scrabble score for "meter" is 7 points.
Using “meter” in writing
Two-syllable words like "meter" (me · ter) 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, “meter” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “meter”
The letters in “meter” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: metre, remet, retem.