How many syllables in “dispatches”?
syllables in "dispatches"
Word details
Syllables
2
dispa · tches
Letters
10
d · i · s · p · a · t · c · h · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “dispatches”
The word “dispatches” contains 2 syllables, divided as dispa · tches. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dispatches" have?
"dispatches" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dispatches" into syllables?
"dispatches" is divided into syllables as: dispa · tches.
What is the Scrabble score for "dispatches"?
The Scrabble score for "dispatches" is 18 points.
Using “dispatches” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dispatches" (dispa · tches) 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, “dispatches” is worth 18 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 “dispatches”
The letters in “dispatches” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cadetships.