How many syllables in “declamatory”?
syllables in "declamatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · cla · ma · to · ry
Letters
11
d · e · c · l · a · m · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “declamatory”
The word “declamatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · cla · ma · to · ry. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "declamatory" have?
"declamatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "declamatory" into syllables?
"declamatory" is divided into syllables as: de · cla · ma · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "declamatory"?
The Scrabble score for "declamatory" is 19 points.
Using “declamatory” in writing
"declamatory" (de · cla · ma · to · ry) 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, “declamatory” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.