How many syllables in “disappear”?
syllables in "disappear"
Word details
Syllables
3
di · sap · pear
Letters
9
d · i · s · a · p · p · e · a · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “disappear”
The word “disappear” contains 3 syllables, divided as di · sap · pear. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disappear" have?
"disappear" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "disappear" into syllables?
"disappear" is divided into syllables as: di · sap · pear.
What is the Scrabble score for "disappear"?
The Scrabble score for "disappear" is 14 points.
Using “disappear” in writing
Three-syllable words like "disappear" (di · sap · pear) 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, “disappear” is worth 14 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 “disappear”
The letters in “disappear” can be rearranged to spell one other word: appraised.