How many syllables in “dissimilitude”?
syllables in "dissimilitude"
Word details
Syllables
5
dis · sim · ili · tud · e
Letters
13
d · i · s · s · i · m · i · l · i · t · u · d · e
Scrabble
17
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About the word “dissimilitude”
The word “dissimilitude” contains 5 syllables, divided as dis · sim · ili · tud · e. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "dissimilitude" have?
"dissimilitude" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dissimilitude" into syllables?
"dissimilitude" is divided into syllables as: dis · sim · ili · tud · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "dissimilitude"?
The Scrabble score for "dissimilitude" is 17 points.
Using “dissimilitude” in writing
"dissimilitude" (dis · sim · ili · tud · e) 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, “dissimilitude” 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.