How many syllables in “dilatancies”?
syllables in "dilatancies"
Word details
Syllables
4
di · la · tan · cies
Letters
11
d · i · l · a · t · a · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “dilatancies”
The word “dilatancies” contains 4 syllables, divided as di · la · tan · cies. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dilatancies" have?
"dilatancies" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "dilatancies" into syllables?
"dilatancies" is divided into syllables as: di · la · tan · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilatancies"?
The Scrabble score for "dilatancies" is 14 points.
Using “dilatancies” in writing
Four-syllable words like "dilatancies" (di · la · tan · cies) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dilatancies” is worth 14 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 “dilatancies”
The letters in “dilatancies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: acetanilids.