How many syllables in “design”?
syllables in "design"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · sign
Letters
6
d · e · s · i · g · n
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “design”
The word “design” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · sign. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "design" have?
"design" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "design" into syllables?
"design" is divided into syllables as: de · sign.
What is the Scrabble score for "design"?
The Scrabble score for "design" is 8 points.
Using “design” in writing
Two-syllable words like "design" (de · sign) 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, “design” 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 “design”
The letters in “design” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: deigns, dinges, signed, singed.