How many syllables in “metring”?
syllables in "metring"
Word details
Syllables
2
me · tring
Letters
7
m · e · t · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “metring”
The word “metring” contains 2 syllables, divided as me · tring. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metring" have?
"metring" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "metring" into syllables?
"metring" is divided into syllables as: me · tring.
What is the Scrabble score for "metring"?
The Scrabble score for "metring" is 10 points.
Using “metring” in writing
Two-syllable words like "metring" (me · tring) 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, “metring” is worth 10 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 “metring”
The letters in “metring” can be rearranged to spell one other word: terming.