How many syllables in “diploe”?
syllables in "diploe"
Word details
Syllables
2
di · ploe
Letters
6
d · i · p · l · o · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “diploe”
The word “diploe” contains 2 syllables, divided as di · ploe. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diploe" have?
"diploe" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "diploe" into syllables?
"diploe" is divided into syllables as: di · ploe.
What is the Scrabble score for "diploe"?
The Scrabble score for "diploe" is 9 points.
Using “diploe” in writing
Two-syllable words like "diploe" (di · ploe) 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, “diploe” 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 “diploe”
The letters in “diploe” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dipole.