How many syllables in “metropolitan”?
syllables in "metropolitan"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · tro · po · li · tan
Letters
12
m · e · t · r · o · p · o · l · i · t · a · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “metropolitan”
The word “metropolitan” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · tro · po · li · tan. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metropolitan" have?
"metropolitan" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metropolitan" into syllables?
"metropolitan" is divided into syllables as: me · tro · po · li · tan.
What is the Scrabble score for "metropolitan"?
The Scrabble score for "metropolitan" is 16 points.
Using “metropolitan” in writing
"metropolitan" (me · tro · po · li · tan) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “metropolitan” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.