How many syllables in “delators”?
syllables in "delators"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · la · tors
Letters
8
d · e · l · a · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “delators”
The word “delators” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · la · tors. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delators" have?
"delators" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "delators" into syllables?
"delators" is divided into syllables as: de · la · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "delators"?
The Scrabble score for "delators" is 9 points.
Using “delators” in writing
Three-syllable words like "delators" (de · la · tors) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “delators” 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 “delators”
The letters in “delators” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: leotards, lodestar.