How many syllables in “diet”?
syllable in "diet"
Word details
Syllables
1
diet
Letters
4
d · i · e · t
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “diet”
The word “diet” contains 1 syllable, divided as diet. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diet" have?
"diet" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "diet" into syllables?
"diet" is divided into syllables as: diet.
What is the Scrabble score for "diet"?
The Scrabble score for "diet" is 5 points.
Using “diet” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "diet" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “diet” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “diet”
The letters in “diet” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: dite, edit, tide, tied.