How many syllables in “diaper”?
syllables in "diaper"
Word details
Syllables
2
dia · per
Letters
6
d · i · a · p · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “diaper”
The word “diaper” contains 2 syllables, divided as dia · per. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diaper" have?
"diaper" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "diaper" into syllables?
"diaper" is divided into syllables as: dia · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "diaper"?
The Scrabble score for "diaper" is 9 points.
Using “diaper” in writing
Two-syllable words like "diaper" (dia · per) 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, “diaper” is worth 9 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 “diaper”
The letters in “diaper” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: paired, pardie, repaid.