How many syllables in “dialects”?
syllables in "dialects"
Word details
Syllables
2
dia · lects
Letters
8
d · i · a · l · e · c · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dialects”
The word “dialects” contains 2 syllables, divided as dia · lects. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dialects" have?
"dialects" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dialects" into syllables?
"dialects" is divided into syllables as: dia · lects.
What is the Scrabble score for "dialects"?
The Scrabble score for "dialects" is 11 points.
Using “dialects” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dialects" (dia · lects) 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, “dialects” 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 “dialects”
The letters in “dialects” can be rearranged to spell one other word: citadels.