How many syllables in “dinners”?
syllables in "dinners"
Word details
Syllables
2
din · ners
Letters
7
d · i · n · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dinners”
The word “dinners” contains 2 syllables, divided as din · ners. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dinners" have?
"dinners" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dinners" into syllables?
"dinners" is divided into syllables as: din · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "dinners"?
The Scrabble score for "dinners" is 8 points.
Using “dinners” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dinners" (din · ners) 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, “dinners” 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 “dinners”
The letters in “dinners” can be rearranged to spell one other word: endrins.