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How many syllables in “dechlorinated”?

5

syllables in "dechlorinated"

dechlorinated
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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

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
c3
h4
l1
o1
r1
i1
n1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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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.

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