How many syllables in “diploes”?
syllables in "diploes"
Word details
Syllables
2
di · ploes
Letters
7
d · i · p · l · o · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “diploes”
The word “diploes” contains 2 syllables, divided as di · ploes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diploes" have?
"diploes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "diploes" into syllables?
"diploes" is divided into syllables as: di · ploes.
What is the Scrabble score for "diploes"?
The Scrabble score for "diploes" is 10 points.
Using “diploes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "diploes" (di · ploes) 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, “diploes” 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 “diploes”
The letters in “diploes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: despoil, dipoles, spoiled.