How many syllables in “decimate”?
syllables in "decimate"
Word details
Syllables
3
dec · ima · te
Letters
8
d · e · c · i · m · a · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “decimate”
The word “decimate” contains 3 syllables, divided as dec · ima · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decimate" have?
"decimate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decimate" into syllables?
"decimate" is divided into syllables as: dec · ima · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "decimate"?
The Scrabble score for "decimate" is 13 points.
Using “decimate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decimate" (dec · ima · te) 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, “decimate” 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 “decimate”
The letters in “decimate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: medicate.