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