How many syllables in “dateline”?
syllables in "dateline"
Word details
Syllables
3
dat · eli · ne
Letters
8
d · a · t · e · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dateline”
The word “dateline” contains 3 syllables, divided as dat · eli · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dateline" have?
"dateline" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dateline" into syllables?
"dateline" is divided into syllables as: dat · eli · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "dateline"?
The Scrabble score for "dateline" is 9 points.
Using “dateline” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dateline" (dat · eli · ne) 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, “dateline” is worth 9 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 “dateline”
The letters in “dateline” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: entailed, lineated.