How many syllables in “metis”?
syllables in "metis"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · tis
Letters
5
m · e · t · i · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “metis”
The word “metis” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · tis. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metis" have?
"metis" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "metis" into syllables?
"metis" is divided into syllables as: me · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "metis"?
The Scrabble score for "metis" is 7 points.
Using “metis” in writing
Two-syllable words like "metis" (me · tis) 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, “metis” 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 “metis”
The letters in “metis” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: emits, items, mites, smite, stime, times.