How many syllables in “decadents”?
syllables in "decadents"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · ca · dents
Letters
9
d · e · c · a · d · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “decadents”
The word “decadents” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · ca · dents. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decadents" have?
"decadents" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decadents" into syllables?
"decadents" is divided into syllables as: de · ca · dents.
What is the Scrabble score for "decadents"?
The Scrabble score for "decadents" is 13 points.
Using “decadents” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decadents" (de · ca · dents) 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, “decadents” is worth 13 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 “decadents”
The letters in “decadents” can be rearranged to spell one other word: descanted.