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How many syllables in “metiers”?

2

syllables in "metiers"

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Word details

Syllables

2

me · tiers

Letters

7

m · e · t · i · e · r · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
t1
i1
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “metiers

The word metiers contains 2 syllables, divided as me · tiers. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "metiers" have?

"metiers" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "metiers" into syllables?

"metiers" is divided into syllables as: me · tiers.

What is the Scrabble score for "metiers"?

The Scrabble score for "metiers" is 9 points.

Using “metiers” in writing

Two-syllable words like "metiers" (me · tiers) 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, metiers 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 “metiers

The letters in metiers can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: reemits, retimes, triseme.

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