How many syllables in “dementias”?
syllables in "dementias"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · men · tias
Letters
9
d · e · m · e · n · t · i · a · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dementias”
The word “dementias” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · men · tias. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dementias" have?
"dementias" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dementias" into syllables?
"dementias" is divided into syllables as: de · men · tias.
What is the Scrabble score for "dementias"?
The Scrabble score for "dementias" is 12 points.
Using “dementias” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dementias" (de · men · tias) 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, “dementias” 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 “dementias”
The letters in “dementias” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amnestied.