How many syllables in “depopulating”?
syllables in "depopulating"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · po · pu · la · ting
Letters
12
d · e · p · o · p · u · l · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
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About the word “depopulating”
The word “depopulating” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · po · pu · la · ting. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "depopulating" have?
"depopulating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "depopulating" into syllables?
"depopulating" is divided into syllables as: de · po · pu · la · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "depopulating"?
The Scrabble score for "depopulating" is 18 points.
Using “depopulating” in writing
"depopulating" (de · po · pu · la · ting) 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, “depopulating” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.