How many syllables in “diabetes”?
syllables in "diabetes"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · be · tes
Letters
8
d · i · a · b · e · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “diabetes”
The word “diabetes” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · be · tes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diabetes" have?
"diabetes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diabetes" into syllables?
"diabetes" is divided into syllables as: dia · be · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "diabetes"?
The Scrabble score for "diabetes" is 11 points.
Using “diabetes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diabetes" (dia · be · tes) 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, “diabetes” is worth 11 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 “diabetes”
The letters in “diabetes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beadiest.