How many syllables in “dedicatory”?
syllables in "dedicatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · di · ca · to · ry
Letters
10
d · e · d · i · c · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “dedicatory”
The word “dedicatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · di · ca · to · ry. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "dedicatory" have?
"dedicatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dedicatory" into syllables?
"dedicatory" is divided into syllables as: de · di · ca · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "dedicatory"?
The Scrabble score for "dedicatory" is 17 points.
Using “dedicatory” in writing
"dedicatory" (de · di · ca · 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, “dedicatory” 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.