How many syllables in “demarcate”?
syllables in "demarcate"
Word details
Syllables
3
dem · arc · ate
Letters
9
d · e · m · a · r · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “demarcate”
The word “demarcate” contains 3 syllables, divided as dem · arc · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demarcate" have?
"demarcate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "demarcate" into syllables?
"demarcate" is divided into syllables as: dem · arc · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "demarcate"?
The Scrabble score for "demarcate" is 14 points.
Using “demarcate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "demarcate" (dem · arc · ate) 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, “demarcate” 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 “demarcate”
The letters in “demarcate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: macerated.