How many syllables in “dissention”?
syllables in "dissention"
Word details
Syllables
3
disse · ntion
Letters
10
d · i · s · s · e · n · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dissention”
The word “dissention” contains 3 syllables, divided as disse · ntion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dissention" have?
"dissention" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dissention" into syllables?
"dissention" is divided into syllables as: disse · ntion.
What is the Scrabble score for "dissention"?
The Scrabble score for "dissention" is 11 points.
Using “dissention” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dissention" (disse · ntion) 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, “dissention” is worth 11 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 “dissention”
The letters in “dissention” can be rearranged to spell one other word: distension.