How many syllables in “diametric”?
syllables in "diametric"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · me · tric
Letters
9
d · i · a · m · e · t · r · i · c
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “diametric”
The word “diametric” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · me · tric. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diametric" have?
"diametric" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diametric" into syllables?
"diametric" is divided into syllables as: dia · me · tric.
What is the Scrabble score for "diametric"?
The Scrabble score for "diametric" is 14 points.
Using “diametric” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diametric" (dia · me · tric) 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, “diametric” is worth 14 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 “diametric”
The letters in “diametric” can be rearranged to spell one other word: matricide.