How many syllables in “dissyllable”?
syllables in "dissyllable"
Word details
Syllables
5
dis · syl · lab · le
Letters
11
d · i · s · s · y · l · l · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “dissyllable”
The word “dissyllable” contains 5 syllables, divided as dis · syl · lab · le. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dissyllable" have?
"dissyllable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dissyllable" into syllables?
"dissyllable" is divided into syllables as: dis · syl · lab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "dissyllable"?
The Scrabble score for "dissyllable" is 17 points.
Using “dissyllable” in writing
"dissyllable" (dis · syl · lab · le) 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, “dissyllable” 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.
Anagrams of “dissyllable”
The letters in “dissyllable” can be rearranged to spell one other word: disyllables.