How many syllables in “decadent”?
syllables in "decadent"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · ca · dent
Letters
8
d · e · c · a · d · e · n · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “decadent”
The word “decadent” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · ca · dent. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decadent" have?
"decadent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decadent" into syllables?
"decadent" is divided into syllables as: de · ca · dent.
What is the Scrabble score for "decadent"?
The Scrabble score for "decadent" is 12 points.
Using “decadent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decadent" (de · ca · dent) 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, “decadent” 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 “decadent”
The letters in “decadent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decanted.