How many syllables in “deselect”?
syllables in "deselect"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · se · lect
Letters
8
d · e · s · e · l · e · c · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “deselect”
The word “deselect” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · se · lect. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deselect" have?
"deselect" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deselect" into syllables?
"deselect" is divided into syllables as: de · se · lect.
What is the Scrabble score for "deselect"?
The Scrabble score for "deselect" is 11 points.
Using “deselect” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deselect" (de · se · lect) 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, “deselect” is worth 11 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 “deselect”
The letters in “deselect” can be rearranged to spell one other word: selected.