How many syllables in “indiscreet”?
syllables in "indiscreet"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · di · screet
Letters
10
i · n · d · i · s · c · r · e · e · t
Scrabble
13
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About the word “indiscreet”
The word “indiscreet” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · di · screet. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "indiscreet" have?
"indiscreet" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "indiscreet" into syllables?
"indiscreet" is divided into syllables as: in · di · screet.
What is the Scrabble score for "indiscreet"?
The Scrabble score for "indiscreet" is 13 points.
Using “indiscreet” in writing
Three-syllable words like "indiscreet" (in · di · screet) 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, “indiscreet” is worth 13 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 “indiscreet”
The letters in “indiscreet” can be rearranged to spell one other word: iridescent.