How many syllables in “debacle”?
syllables in "debacle"
Word details
Syllables
4
de · ba · cl · e
Letters
7
d · e · b · a · c · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “debacle”
The word “debacle” contains 4 syllables, divided as de · ba · cl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "debacle" have?
"debacle" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "debacle" into syllables?
"debacle" is divided into syllables as: de · ba · cl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "debacle"?
The Scrabble score for "debacle" is 12 points.
Using “debacle” in writing
Four-syllable words like "debacle" (de · ba · cl · e) 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, “debacle” 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 “debacle”
The letters in “debacle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: belaced.