How many syllables in “description”?
syllables in "description"
Word details
Syllables
3
descri · ption
Letters
11
d · e · s · c · r · i · p · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “description”
The word “description” contains 3 syllables, divided as descri · ption. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "description" have?
"description" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "description" into syllables?
"description" is divided into syllables as: descri · ption.
What is the Scrabble score for "description"?
The Scrabble score for "description" is 16 points.
Using “description” in writing
Three-syllable words like "description" (descri · ption) 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, “description” 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.
Anagrams of “description”
The letters in “description” can be rearranged to spell one other word: predictions.