How many syllables in “debaser”?
syllables in "debaser"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · ba · ser
Letters
7
d · e · b · a · s · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “debaser”
The word “debaser” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · ba · ser. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "debaser" have?
"debaser" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "debaser" into syllables?
"debaser" is divided into syllables as: de · ba · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "debaser"?
The Scrabble score for "debaser" is 10 points.
Using “debaser” in writing
Three-syllable words like "debaser" (de · ba · ser) 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, “debaser” is worth 10 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 “debaser”
The letters in “debaser” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sabered.