How many syllables in “dimeter”?
syllables in "dimeter"
Word details
Syllables
3
di · me · ter
Letters
7
d · i · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dimeter”
The word “dimeter” contains 3 syllables, divided as di · me · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dimeter" have?
"dimeter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dimeter" into syllables?
"dimeter" is divided into syllables as: di · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "dimeter"?
The Scrabble score for "dimeter" is 10 points.
Using “dimeter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dimeter" (di · me · ter) 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, “dimeter” is worth 10 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 “dimeter”
The letters in “dimeter” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: demerit, merited, mitered, retimed.