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How many syllables in “decrepitating”?

5

syllables in "decrepitating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · cre · pi · ta · ting

Letters

13

d · e · c · r · e · p · i · t · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
c3
r1
e1
p3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “decrepitating

The word decrepitating contains 5 syllables, divided as de · cre · pi · ta · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "decrepitating" have?

"decrepitating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "decrepitating" into syllables?

"decrepitating" is divided into syllables as: de · cre · pi · ta · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "decrepitating"?

The Scrabble score for "decrepitating" is 19 points.

Using “decrepitating” in writing

"decrepitating" (de · cre · pi · ta · ting) 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, decrepitating 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.

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