How many syllables in “descriptor”?
syllables in "descriptor"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · scrip · tor
Letters
10
d · e · s · c · r · i · p · t · o · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “descriptor”
The word “descriptor” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · scrip · tor. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "descriptor" have?
"descriptor" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "descriptor" into syllables?
"descriptor" is divided into syllables as: de · scrip · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "descriptor"?
The Scrabble score for "descriptor" is 15 points.
Using “descriptor” in writing
Three-syllable words like "descriptor" (de · scrip · tor) 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, “descriptor” 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.
Anagrams of “descriptor”
The letters in “descriptor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: predictors.