How many syllables in “disrepairs”?
syllables in "disrepairs"
Word details
Syllables
3
dis · re · pairs
Letters
10
d · i · s · r · e · p · a · i · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “disrepairs”
The word “disrepairs” contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · re · pairs. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disrepairs" have?
"disrepairs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "disrepairs" into syllables?
"disrepairs" is divided into syllables as: dis · re · pairs.
What is the Scrabble score for "disrepairs"?
The Scrabble score for "disrepairs" is 13 points.
Using “disrepairs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "disrepairs" (dis · re · pairs) 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, “disrepairs” 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 “disrepairs”
The letters in “disrepairs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dispraiser.