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