How many syllables in “dentals”?
syllables in "dentals"
Word details
Syllables
2
den · tals
Letters
7
d · e · n · t · a · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dentals”
The word “dentals” contains 2 syllables, divided as den · tals. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dentals" have?
"dentals" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dentals" into syllables?
"dentals" is divided into syllables as: den · tals.
What is the Scrabble score for "dentals"?
The Scrabble score for "dentals" is 8 points.
Using “dentals” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dentals" (den · tals) 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, “dentals” is worth 8 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 “dentals”
The letters in “dentals” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slanted.