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How many syllables in “diamide”?

2

syllables in "diamide"

diamide
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Word details

Syllables

2

diam · ide

Letters

7

d · i · a · m · i · d · e

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
a1
m3
i1
d2
e1

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About the word “diamide

The word diamide contains 2 syllables, divided as diam · ide. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "diamide" have?

"diamide" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "diamide" into syllables?

"diamide" is divided into syllables as: diam · ide.

What is the Scrabble score for "diamide"?

The Scrabble score for "diamide" is 11 points.

Using “diamide” in writing

Two-syllable words like "diamide" (diam · ide) 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, diamide 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.

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