How many syllables in “demotics”?
syllables in "demotics"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · mo · tics
Letters
8
d · e · m · o · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “demotics”
The word “demotics” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · mo · tics. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demotics" have?
"demotics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "demotics" into syllables?
"demotics" is divided into syllables as: de · mo · tics.
What is the Scrabble score for "demotics"?
The Scrabble score for "demotics" is 13 points.
Using “demotics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "demotics" (de · mo · tics) 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, “demotics” 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 “demotics”
The letters in “demotics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: domestic.