How many syllables in “dilatoriness”?
syllables in "dilatoriness"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · la · to · ri · ness
Letters
12
d · i · l · a · t · o · r · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dilatoriness”
The word “dilatoriness” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · la · to · ri · ness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dilatoriness" have?
"dilatoriness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dilatoriness" into syllables?
"dilatoriness" is divided into syllables as: di · la · to · ri · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilatoriness"?
The Scrabble score for "dilatoriness" is 13 points.
Using “dilatoriness” in writing
"dilatoriness" (di · la · to · ri · ness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dilatoriness” is worth 13 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 “dilatoriness”
The letters in “dilatoriness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: disrelations.