How many syllables in “depopulates”?
syllables in "depopulates"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · po · pu · la · tes
Letters
11
d · e · p · o · p · u · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “depopulates”
The word “depopulates” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · po · pu · la · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "depopulates" have?
"depopulates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "depopulates" into syllables?
"depopulates" is divided into syllables as: de · po · pu · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "depopulates"?
The Scrabble score for "depopulates" is 16 points.
Using “depopulates” in writing
"depopulates" (de · po · pu · la · tes) 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, “depopulates” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.