How many syllables in “delict”?
syllables in "delict"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · lict
Letters
6
d · e · l · i · c · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “delict”
The word “delict” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · lict. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delict" have?
"delict" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "delict" into syllables?
"delict" is divided into syllables as: de · lict.
What is the Scrabble score for "delict"?
The Scrabble score for "delict" is 9 points.
Using “delict” in writing
Two-syllable words like "delict" (de · lict) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “delict” 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 “delict”
The letters in “delict” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deltic.