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How many syllables in “decrepitates”?

5

syllables in "decrepitates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · cre · pi · ta · tes

Letters

12

d · e · c · r · e · p · i · t · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
c3
r1
e1
p3
i1
t1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “decrepitates

The word decrepitates contains 5 syllables, divided as de · cre · pi · ta · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "decrepitates" have?

"decrepitates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "decrepitates" into syllables?

"decrepitates" is divided into syllables as: de · cre · pi · ta · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "decrepitates"?

The Scrabble score for "decrepitates" is 17 points.

Using “decrepitates” in writing

"decrepitates" (de · cre · pi · ta · tes) 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, decrepitates is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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