How many syllables in “declaimer”?
syllables in "declaimer"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · clai · mer
Letters
9
d · e · c · l · a · i · m · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “declaimer”
The word “declaimer” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · clai · mer. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "declaimer" have?
"declaimer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "declaimer" into syllables?
"declaimer" is divided into syllables as: de · clai · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "declaimer"?
The Scrabble score for "declaimer" is 14 points.
Using “declaimer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "declaimer" (de · clai · mer) 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, “declaimer” is worth 14 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 “declaimer”
The letters in “declaimer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reclaimed.