How many syllables in “dinnertime”?
syllables in "dinnertime"
Word details
Syllables
3
dinn · erti · me
Letters
10
d · i · n · n · e · r · t · i · m · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dinnertime”
The word “dinnertime” contains 3 syllables, divided as dinn · erti · me. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dinnertime" have?
"dinnertime" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dinnertime" into syllables?
"dinnertime" is divided into syllables as: dinn · erti · me.
What is the Scrabble score for "dinnertime"?
The Scrabble score for "dinnertime" is 13 points.
Using “dinnertime” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dinnertime" (dinn · erti · me) 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, “dinnertime” 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 “dinnertime”
The letters in “dinnertime” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intermedin.