How many syllables in “depilate”?
syllables in "depilate"
Word details
Syllables
3
dep · ila · te
Letters
8
d · e · p · i · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “depilate”
The word “depilate” contains 3 syllables, divided as dep · ila · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "depilate" have?
"depilate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "depilate" into syllables?
"depilate" is divided into syllables as: dep · ila · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "depilate"?
The Scrabble score for "depilate" is 11 points.
Using “depilate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "depilate" (dep · ila · te) 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, “depilate” is worth 11 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 “depilate”
The letters in “depilate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pileated.