How many syllables in “idioblast”?
syllables in "idioblast"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · dio · blast
Letters
9
i · d · i · o · b · l · a · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “idioblast”
The word “idioblast” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · dio · blast. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idioblast" have?
"idioblast" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "idioblast" into syllables?
"idioblast" is divided into syllables as: i · dio · blast.
What is the Scrabble score for "idioblast"?
The Scrabble score for "idioblast" is 12 points.
Using “idioblast” in writing
Three-syllable words like "idioblast" (i · dio · blast) 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, “idioblast” 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 “idioblast”
The letters in “idioblast” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diabolist.