How many syllables in “damnatory”?
syllables in "damnatory"
Word details
Syllables
4
dam · na · to · ry
Letters
9
d · a · m · n · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “damnatory”
The word “damnatory” contains 4 syllables, divided as dam · na · to · ry. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "damnatory" have?
"damnatory" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "damnatory" into syllables?
"damnatory" is divided into syllables as: dam · na · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "damnatory"?
The Scrabble score for "damnatory" is 15 points.
Using “damnatory” in writing
Four-syllable words like "damnatory" (dam · na · to · ry) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “damnatory” is worth 15 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 “damnatory”
The letters in “damnatory” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mandatory.