How many syllables in “diastole”?
syllables in "diastole"
Word details
Syllables
3
dia · sto · le
Letters
8
d · i · a · s · t · o · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “diastole”
The word “diastole” contains 3 syllables, divided as dia · sto · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diastole" have?
"diastole" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diastole" into syllables?
"diastole" is divided into syllables as: dia · sto · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "diastole"?
The Scrabble score for "diastole" is 9 points.
Using “diastole” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diastole" (dia · sto · le) 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, “diastole” 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 “diastole”
The letters in “diastole” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: isolated, sodalite.