How many syllables in “discount”?
syllables in "discount"
Word details
Syllables
2
di · scount
Letters
8
d · i · s · c · o · u · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “discount”
The word “discount” contains 2 syllables, divided as di · scount. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "discount" have?
"discount" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "discount" into syllables?
"discount" is divided into syllables as: di · scount.
What is the Scrabble score for "discount"?
The Scrabble score for "discount" is 11 points.
Using “discount” in writing
Two-syllable words like "discount" (di · scount) 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, “discount” 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 “discount”
The letters in “discount” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: conduits, noctuids.