How many syllables in “dirhams”?
syllables in "dirhams"
Word details
Syllables
2
dir · hams
Letters
7
d · i · r · h · a · m · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dirhams”
The word “dirhams” contains 2 syllables, divided as dir · hams. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dirhams" have?
"dirhams" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dirhams" into syllables?
"dirhams" is divided into syllables as: dir · hams.
What is the Scrabble score for "dirhams"?
The Scrabble score for "dirhams" is 13 points.
Using “dirhams” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dirhams" (dir · hams) 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, “dirhams” 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 “dirhams”
The letters in “dirhams” can be rearranged to spell one other word: midrash.