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How many syllables in “decemvirates”?

5

syllables in "decemvirates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · cem · vi · ra · tes

Letters

12

d · e · c · e · m · v · i · r · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
c3
e1
m3
v4
i1
r1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “decemvirates

The word decemvirates contains 5 syllables, divided as de · cem · vi · ra · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "decemvirates" have?

"decemvirates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "decemvirates" into syllables?

"decemvirates" is divided into syllables as: de · cem · vi · ra · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "decemvirates"?

The Scrabble score for "decemvirates" is 20 points.

Using “decemvirates” in writing

"decemvirates" (de · cem · vi · ra · tes) 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, decemvirates is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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