How many syllables in “decrepit”?
syllables in "decrepit"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · cre · pit
Letters
8
d · e · c · r · e · p · i · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “decrepit”
The word “decrepit” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · cre · pit. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decrepit" have?
"decrepit" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decrepit" into syllables?
"decrepit" is divided into syllables as: de · cre · pit.
What is the Scrabble score for "decrepit"?
The Scrabble score for "decrepit" is 13 points.
Using “decrepit” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decrepit" (de · cre · pit) 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, “decrepit” 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 “decrepit”
The letters in “decrepit” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: depicter, precited.