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How many syllables in “dissentients”?

3

syllables in "dissentients"

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Word details

Syllables

3

dis · sen · tients

Letters

12

d · i · s · s · e · n · t · i · e · n · t · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
s1
e1
n1
t1
i1
e1
n1
t1
s1

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About the word “dissentients

The word dissentients contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · sen · tients. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dissentients" have?

"dissentients" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "dissentients" into syllables?

"dissentients" is divided into syllables as: dis · sen · tients.

What is the Scrabble score for "dissentients"?

The Scrabble score for "dissentients" is 13 points.

Using “dissentients” in writing

Three-syllable words like "dissentients" (dis · sen · tients) 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, dissentients 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.

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