How many syllables in “delights”?
syllables in "delights"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · lights
Letters
8
d · e · l · i · g · h · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “delights”
The word “delights” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · lights. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delights" have?
"delights" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "delights" into syllables?
"delights" is divided into syllables as: de · lights.
What is the Scrabble score for "delights"?
The Scrabble score for "delights" is 13 points.
Using “delights” in writing
Two-syllable words like "delights" (de · lights) 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, “delights” 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.
Anagrams of “delights”
The letters in “delights” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slighted.