How many syllables in “diabolist”?
syllables in "diabolist"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · bo · list
Letters
9
d · i · a · b · o · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “diabolist”
The word “diabolist” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · bo · list. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diabolist" have?
"diabolist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diabolist" into syllables?
"diabolist" is divided into syllables as: dia · bo · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "diabolist"?
The Scrabble score for "diabolist" is 12 points.
Using “diabolist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diabolist" (dia · bo · list) 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, “diabolist” is worth 12 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 “diabolist”
The letters in “diabolist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: idioblast.