How many syllables in “dilution”?
syllables in "dilution"
Word details
Syllables
3
dilu · tion
Letters
8
d · i · l · u · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dilution”
The word “dilution” contains 3 syllables, divided as dilu · tion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dilution" have?
"dilution" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dilution" into syllables?
"dilution" is divided into syllables as: dilu · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilution"?
The Scrabble score for "dilution" is 9 points.
Using “dilution” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dilution" (dilu · tion) 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, “dilution” is worth 9 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 “dilution”
The letters in “dilution” can be rearranged to spell one other word: toluidin.