How many syllables in “mew”?
1
syllable in "mew"
mew
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Word details
Syllables
1
mew
Letters
3
m · e · w
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
e1
w4
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About the word “mew”
The word “mew” contains 1 syllable, divided as mew. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mew" have?
"mew" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mew" into syllables?
"mew" is divided into syllables as: mew.
What is the Scrabble score for "mew"?
The Scrabble score for "mew" is 8 points.
Using “mew” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mew" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mew” 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.