How many syllables in “disperses”?
syllables in "disperses"
Word details
Syllables
2
dispe · rses
Letters
9
d · i · s · p · e · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “disperses”
The word “disperses” contains 2 syllables, divided as dispe · rses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disperses" have?
"disperses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "disperses" into syllables?
"disperses" is divided into syllables as: dispe · rses.
What is the Scrabble score for "disperses"?
The Scrabble score for "disperses" is 12 points.
Using “disperses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "disperses" (dispe · rses) 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, “disperses” is worth 12 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 “disperses”
The letters in “disperses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: despisers.