How many syllables in “decimals”?
syllables in "decimals"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · ci · mals
Letters
8
d · e · c · i · m · a · l · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “decimals”
The word “decimals” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · ci · mals. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decimals" have?
"decimals" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decimals" into syllables?
"decimals" is divided into syllables as: de · ci · mals.
What is the Scrabble score for "decimals"?
The Scrabble score for "decimals" is 13 points.
Using “decimals” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decimals" (de · ci · mals) 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, “decimals” 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 “decimals”
The letters in “decimals” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: declaims, medicals.