How many syllables in “daintiest”?
syllables in "daintiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
dain · tiest
Letters
9
d · a · i · n · t · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “daintiest”
The word “daintiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as dain · tiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daintiest" have?
"daintiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "daintiest" into syllables?
"daintiest" is divided into syllables as: dain · tiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "daintiest"?
The Scrabble score for "daintiest" is 10 points.
Using “daintiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "daintiest" (dain · tiest) 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, “daintiest” 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 “daintiest”
The letters in “daintiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dittanies.