How many syllables in “demoiselle”?
syllables in "demoiselle"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · mo · is · el · le
Letters
10
d · e · m · o · i · s · e · l · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “demoiselle”
The word “demoiselle” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · mo · is · el · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demoiselle" have?
"demoiselle" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "demoiselle" into syllables?
"demoiselle" is divided into syllables as: de · mo · is · el · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "demoiselle"?
The Scrabble score for "demoiselle" is 13 points.
Using “demoiselle” in writing
"demoiselle" (de · mo · is · el · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “demoiselle” 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.