How many syllables in “diastema”?
syllables in "diastema"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · ste · ma
Letters
8
d · i · a · s · t · e · m · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “diastema”
The word “diastema” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · ste · ma. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diastema" have?
"diastema" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diastema" into syllables?
"diastema" is divided into syllables as: dia · ste · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "diastema"?
The Scrabble score for "diastema" is 11 points.
Using “diastema” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diastema" (dia · ste · ma) 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, “diastema” 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 “diastema”
The letters in “diastema” can be rearranged to spell one other word: adamsite.