How many syllables in “decreed”?
syllables in "decreed"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · creed
Letters
7
d · e · c · r · e · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “decreed”
The word “decreed” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · creed. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decreed" have?
"decreed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "decreed" into syllables?
"decreed" is divided into syllables as: de · creed.
What is the Scrabble score for "decreed"?
The Scrabble score for "decreed" is 11 points.
Using “decreed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "decreed" (de · creed) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “decreed” is worth 11 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 “decreed”
The letters in “decreed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: receded.