How many syllables in “diligence”?
syllables in "diligence"
Word details
Syllables
3
dil · ige · nce
Letters
9
d · i · l · i · g · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “diligence”
The word “diligence” contains 3 syllables, divided as dil · ige · nce. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diligence" have?
"diligence" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diligence" into syllables?
"diligence" is divided into syllables as: dil · ige · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "diligence"?
The Scrabble score for "diligence" is 13 points.
Using “diligence” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diligence" (dil · ige · nce) 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, “diligence” 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 “diligence”
The letters in “diligence” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ceilinged.