How many syllables in “dilettante”?
syllables in "dilettante"
Word details
Syllables
3
dile · ttan · te
Letters
10
d · i · l · e · t · t · a · n · t · e
Scrabble
11
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About the word “dilettante”
The word “dilettante” contains 3 syllables, divided as dile · ttan · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dilettante" have?
"dilettante" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dilettante" into syllables?
"dilettante" is divided into syllables as: dile · ttan · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilettante"?
The Scrabble score for "dilettante" is 11 points.
Using “dilettante” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dilettante" (dile · ttan · te) 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, “dilettante” 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.