How many syllables in “dirigisme”?
syllables in "dirigisme"
Word details
Syllables
3
dir · igi · sme
Letters
9
d · i · r · i · g · i · s · m · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dirigisme”
The word “dirigisme” contains 3 syllables, divided as dir · igi · sme. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dirigisme" have?
"dirigisme" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dirigisme" into syllables?
"dirigisme" is divided into syllables as: dir · igi · sme.
What is the Scrabble score for "dirigisme"?
The Scrabble score for "dirigisme" is 13 points.
Using “dirigisme” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dirigisme" (dir · igi · sme) 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, “dirigisme” 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 “dirigisme”
The letters in “dirigisme” can be rearranged to spell one other word: semirigid.