How many syllables in “candidest”?
syllables in "candidest"
Word details
Syllables
3
can · di · dest
Letters
9
c · a · n · d · i · d · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “candidest”
The word “candidest” contains 3 syllables, divided as can · di · dest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "candidest" have?
"candidest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "candidest" into syllables?
"candidest" is divided into syllables as: can · di · dest.
What is the Scrabble score for "candidest"?
The Scrabble score for "candidest" is 13 points.
Using “candidest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "candidest" (can · di · dest) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “candidest” is worth 13 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 “candidest”
The letters in “candidest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: discanted, distanced.