How many syllables in “diuretics”?
syllables in "diuretics"
Word details
Syllables
3
diu · re · tics
Letters
9
d · i · u · r · e · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “diuretics”
The word “diuretics” contains 3 syllables, divided as diu · re · tics. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diuretics" have?
"diuretics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "diuretics" into syllables?
"diuretics" is divided into syllables as: diu · re · tics.
What is the Scrabble score for "diuretics"?
The Scrabble score for "diuretics" is 12 points.
Using “diuretics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "diuretics" (diu · re · tics) 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, “diuretics” is worth 12 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 “diuretics”
The letters in “diuretics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crudities.