How many syllables in “dashiest”?
syllables in "dashiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
das · hiest
Letters
8
d · a · s · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dashiest”
The word “dashiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as das · hiest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dashiest" have?
"dashiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dashiest" into syllables?
"dashiest" is divided into syllables as: das · hiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "dashiest"?
The Scrabble score for "dashiest" is 12 points.
Using “dashiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dashiest" (das · hiest) 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, “dashiest” 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 “dashiest”
The letters in “dashiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shadiest.