How many syllables in “delighter”?
syllables in "delighter"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · lig · hter
Letters
9
d · e · l · i · g · h · t · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “delighter”
The word “delighter” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · lig · hter. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delighter" have?
"delighter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "delighter" into syllables?
"delighter" is divided into syllables as: de · lig · hter.
What is the Scrabble score for "delighter"?
The Scrabble score for "delighter" is 14 points.
Using “delighter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "delighter" (de · lig · hter) 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, “delighter” is worth 14 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 “delighter”
The letters in “delighter” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lightered, relighted.