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How many syllables in “debate”?

2

syllables in "debate"

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Word details

Syllables

2

deb · ate

Letters

6

d · e · b · a · t · e

Scrabble

9

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Common word

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
b3
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “debate

The word debate contains 2 syllables, divided as deb · ate. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "debate" have?

"debate" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "debate" into syllables?

"debate" is divided into syllables as: deb · ate.

What is the Scrabble score for "debate"?

The Scrabble score for "debate" is 9 points.