How many syllables in “dimes”?
syllables in "dimes"
Word details
Syllables
2
di · mes
Letters
5
d · i · m · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dimes”
The word “dimes” contains 2 syllables, divided as di · mes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dimes" have?
"dimes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dimes" into syllables?
"dimes" is divided into syllables as: di · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "dimes"?
The Scrabble score for "dimes" is 8 points.
Using “dimes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dimes" (di · mes) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “dimes” is worth 8 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 “dimes”
The letters in “dimes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deism, disme.