How many syllables in “disheartens”?
syllables in "disheartens"
Word details
Syllables
3
dis · hear · tens
Letters
11
d · i · s · h · e · a · r · t · e · n · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “disheartens”
The word “disheartens” contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · hear · tens. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disheartens" have?
"disheartens" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "disheartens" into syllables?
"disheartens" is divided into syllables as: dis · hear · tens.
What is the Scrabble score for "disheartens"?
The Scrabble score for "disheartens" is 15 points.
Using “disheartens” in writing
Three-syllable words like "disheartens" (dis · hear · tens) 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, “disheartens” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “disheartens”
The letters in “disheartens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: threadiness.