How many syllables in “dialect”?
syllables in "dialect"
Word details
Syllables
2
dia · lect
Letters
7
d · i · a · l · e · c · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dialect”
The word “dialect” contains 2 syllables, divided as dia · lect. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dialect" have?
"dialect" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dialect" into syllables?
"dialect" is divided into syllables as: dia · lect.
What is the Scrabble score for "dialect"?
The Scrabble score for "dialect" is 10 points.
Using “dialect” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dialect" (dia · lect) 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, “dialect” 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 “dialect”
The letters in “dialect” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: citadel, deltaic, edictal.