How many syllables in “delimit”?
syllables in "delimit"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · li · mit
Letters
7
d · e · l · i · m · i · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “delimit”
The word “delimit” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · li · mit. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delimit" have?
"delimit" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "delimit" into syllables?
"delimit" is divided into syllables as: de · li · mit.
What is the Scrabble score for "delimit"?
The Scrabble score for "delimit" is 10 points.
Using “delimit” in writing
Three-syllable words like "delimit" (de · li · mit) 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, “delimit” is worth 10 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 “delimit”
The letters in “delimit” can be rearranged to spell one other word: limited.