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How many syllables in “diseases”?

2

syllables in "diseases"

diseases
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Word details

Syllables

2

dise · ases

Letters

8

d · i · s · e · a · s · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
e1
a1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “diseases

The word diseases contains 2 syllables, divided as dise · ases. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "diseases" have?

"diseases" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "diseases" into syllables?

"diseases" is divided into syllables as: dise · ases.

What is the Scrabble score for "diseases"?

The Scrabble score for "diseases" is 9 points.

Using “diseases” in writing

Two-syllable words like "diseases" (dise · ases) 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, diseases is worth 9 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 “diseases

The letters in diseases can be rearranged to spell one other word: seasides.

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