How many syllables in “dechlorinated”?
syllables in "dechlorinated"
Word details
Syllables
5
dec · hlo · ri · na · ted
Letters
13
d · e · c · h · l · o · r · i · n · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “dechlorinated”
The word “dechlorinated” contains 5 syllables, divided as dec · hlo · ri · na · ted. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dechlorinated" have?
"dechlorinated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dechlorinated" into syllables?
"dechlorinated" is divided into syllables as: dec · hlo · ri · na · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "dechlorinated"?
The Scrabble score for "dechlorinated" is 20 points.
Using “dechlorinated” in writing
"dechlorinated" (dec · hlo · ri · na · ted) 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, “dechlorinated” 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.