How many syllables in “dialog”?
syllables in "dialog"
Word details
Syllables
2
dia · log
Letters
6
d · i · a · l · o · g
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dialog”
The word “dialog” contains 2 syllables, divided as dia · log. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dialog" have?
"dialog" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dialog" into syllables?
"dialog" is divided into syllables as: dia · log.
What is the Scrabble score for "dialog"?
The Scrabble score for "dialog" is 8 points.
Using “dialog” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dialog" (dia · log) 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, “dialog” is worth 8 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 “dialog”
The letters in “dialog” can be rearranged to spell one other word: algoid.