How many syllables in “metier”?
syllables in "metier"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · tier
Letters
6
m · e · t · i · e · r
Scrabble
8
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About the word “metier”
The word “metier” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · tier. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metier" have?
"metier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "metier" into syllables?
"metier" is divided into syllables as: me · tier.
What is the Scrabble score for "metier"?
The Scrabble score for "metier" is 8 points.
Using “metier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "metier" (me · tier) 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, “metier” 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 “metier”
The letters in “metier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: reemit, retime.