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How many syllables in “disseminating”?

5

syllables in "disseminating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dis · se · mi · na · ting

Letters

13

d · i · s · s · e · m · i · n · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
s1
e1
m3
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “disseminating

The word disseminating contains 5 syllables, divided as dis · se · mi · na · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "disseminating" have?

"disseminating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "disseminating" into syllables?

"disseminating" is divided into syllables as: dis · se · mi · na · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "disseminating"?

The Scrabble score for "disseminating" is 17 points.

Using “disseminating” in writing

"disseminating" (dis · se · mi · na · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, disseminating is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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