How many syllables in “metering”?
syllables in "metering"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · te · ring
Letters
8
m · e · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “metering”
The word “metering” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · te · ring. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metering" have?
"metering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "metering" into syllables?
"metering" is divided into syllables as: me · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "metering"?
The Scrabble score for "metering" is 11 points.
Using “metering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "metering" (me · te · ring) 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, “metering” is worth 11 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 “metering”
The letters in “metering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regiment.