How many syllables in “diagonal”?
syllables in "diagonal"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · go · nal
Letters
8
d · i · a · g · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “diagonal”
The word “diagonal” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · go · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diagonal" have?
"diagonal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diagonal" into syllables?
"diagonal" is divided into syllables as: dia · go · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "diagonal"?
The Scrabble score for "diagonal" is 10 points.
Using “diagonal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diagonal" (dia · go · nal) 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, “diagonal” is worth 10 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 “diagonal”
The letters in “diagonal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gonadial.