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How many syllables in “desiderating”?

5

syllables in "desiderating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · si · de · ra · ting

Letters

12

d · e · s · i · d · e · r · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
s1
i1
d2
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “desiderating

The word desiderating contains 5 syllables, divided as de · si · de · ra · ting. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "desiderating" have?

"desiderating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "desiderating" into syllables?

"desiderating" is divided into syllables as: de · si · de · ra · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "desiderating"?

The Scrabble score for "desiderating" is 15 points.

Using “desiderating” in writing

"desiderating" (de · si · de · ra · 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, desiderating 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.

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