How many syllables in “diabolic”?
syllables in "diabolic"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · bo · lic
Letters
8
d · i · a · b · o · l · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “diabolic”
The word “diabolic” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · bo · lic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diabolic" have?
"diabolic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diabolic" into syllables?
"diabolic" is divided into syllables as: dia · bo · lic.
What is the Scrabble score for "diabolic"?
The Scrabble score for "diabolic" is 13 points.
Using “diabolic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diabolic" (dia · bo · lic) 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, “diabolic” is worth 13 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 “diabolic”
The letters in “diabolic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: biocidal.