How many syllables in “edict”?
syllables in "edict"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · dict
Letters
5
e · d · i · c · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “edict”
The word “edict” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · dict. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edict" have?
"edict" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "edict" into syllables?
"edict" is divided into syllables as: e · dict.
What is the Scrabble score for "edict"?
The Scrabble score for "edict" is 8 points.
Using “edict” in writing
Two-syllable words like "edict" (e · dict) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “edict” is worth 8 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 “edict”
The letters in “edict” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cited.