How many syllables in “degenerates”?
syllables in "degenerates"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · ge · ne · ra · tes
Letters
11
d · e · g · e · n · e · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “degenerates”
The word “degenerates” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · ge · ne · ra · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "degenerates" have?
"degenerates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "degenerates" into syllables?
"degenerates" is divided into syllables as: de · ge · ne · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "degenerates"?
The Scrabble score for "degenerates" is 13 points.
Using “degenerates” in writing
"degenerates" (de · ge · ne · ra · 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, “degenerates” 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.