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How many syllables in “depilatories”?

5

syllables in "depilatories"

depilatories
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Word details

Syllables

5

de · pi · la · to · ries

Letters

12

d · e · p · i · l · a · t · o · r · i · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
p3
i1
l1
a1
t1
o1
r1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “depilatories

The word depilatories contains 5 syllables, divided as de · pi · la · to · ries. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "depilatories" have?

"depilatories" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "depilatories" into syllables?

"depilatories" is divided into syllables as: de · pi · la · to · ries.

What is the Scrabble score for "depilatories"?

The Scrabble score for "depilatories" is 15 points.

Using “depilatories” in writing

"depilatories" (de · pi · la · to · ries) 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, depilatories is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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