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How many syllables in “deke”?

1

syllable in "deke"

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Word details

Syllables

1

deke

Letters

4

d · e · k · e

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
k5
e1

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About the word “deke

The word deke contains 1 syllable, divided as deke. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "deke" have?

"deke" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "deke" into syllables?

"deke" is divided into syllables as: deke.

What is the Scrabble score for "deke"?

The Scrabble score for "deke" is 9 points.

Using “deke” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "deke" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, deke is worth 9 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 “deke

The letters in deke can be rearranged to spell one other word: eked.

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