How many syllables in “diplotene”?
syllables in "diplotene"
Word details
Syllables
3
dip · lot · ene
Letters
9
d · i · p · l · o · t · e · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “diplotene”
The word “diplotene” contains 3 syllables, divided as dip · lot · ene. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diplotene" have?
"diplotene" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diplotene" into syllables?
"diplotene" is divided into syllables as: dip · lot · ene.
What is the Scrabble score for "diplotene"?
The Scrabble score for "diplotene" is 12 points.
Using “diplotene” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diplotene" (dip · lot · ene) 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, “diplotene” is worth 12 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 “diplotene”
The letters in “diplotene” can be rearranged to spell one other word: depletion.