How many syllables in “dishonest”?
syllables in "dishonest"
Word details
Syllables
3
dis · ho · nest
Letters
9
d · i · s · h · o · n · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “dishonest”
The word “dishonest” contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · ho · nest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dishonest" have?
"dishonest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dishonest" into syllables?
"dishonest" is divided into syllables as: dis · ho · nest.
What is the Scrabble score for "dishonest"?
The Scrabble score for "dishonest" is 13 points.
Using “dishonest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dishonest" (dis · ho · nest) 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, “dishonest” 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 “dishonest”
The letters in “dishonest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hedonists, stonished.