How many syllables in “decasyllabics”?
syllables in "decasyllabics"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · ca · syl · la · bics
Letters
13
d · e · c · a · s · y · l · l · a · b · i · c · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “decasyllabics”
The word “decasyllabics” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · ca · syl · la · bics. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decasyllabics" have?
"decasyllabics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "decasyllabics" into syllables?
"decasyllabics" is divided into syllables as: de · ca · syl · la · bics.
What is the Scrabble score for "decasyllabics"?
The Scrabble score for "decasyllabics" is 23 points.
Using “decasyllabics” in writing
"decasyllabics" (de · ca · syl · la · bics) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “decasyllabics” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.