How many syllables in “dampest”?
syllables in "dampest"
Word details
Syllables
2
dam · pest
Letters
7
d · a · m · p · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dampest”
The word “dampest” contains 2 syllables, divided as dam · pest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dampest" have?
"dampest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dampest" into syllables?
"dampest" is divided into syllables as: dam · pest.
What is the Scrabble score for "dampest"?
The Scrabble score for "dampest" is 12 points.
Using “dampest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dampest" (dam · pest) 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, “dampest” is worth 12 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 “dampest”
The letters in “dampest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stamped.