How many syllables in “depletion”?
syllables in "depletion"
Word details
Syllables
3
deple · tion
Letters
9
d · e · p · l · e · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “depletion”
The word “depletion” contains 3 syllables, divided as deple · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "depletion" have?
"depletion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "depletion" into syllables?
"depletion" is divided into syllables as: deple · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "depletion"?
The Scrabble score for "depletion" is 12 points.
Using “depletion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "depletion" (deple · tion) 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, “depletion” is worth 12 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 “depletion”
The letters in “depletion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diplotene.