How many syllables in “diploses”?
syllables in "diploses"
Word details
Syllables
2
dipl · oses
Letters
8
d · i · p · l · o · s · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “diploses”
The word “diploses” contains 2 syllables, divided as dipl · oses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diploses" have?
"diploses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "diploses" into syllables?
"diploses" is divided into syllables as: dipl · oses.
What is the Scrabble score for "diploses"?
The Scrabble score for "diploses" is 11 points.
Using “diploses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "diploses" (dipl · oses) 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, “diploses” is worth 11 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 “diploses”
The letters in “diploses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: despoils.