How many syllables in “desperate”?
3
syllables in "desperate"
desperate
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Word details
Syllables
3
des · per · ate
Letters
9
d · e · s · p · e · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
12
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
s1
p3
e1
r1
a1
t1
e1
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About the word “desperate”
The word “desperate” contains 3 syllables, divided as des · per · ate. It has 9 letters.
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How many syllables does "desperate" have?
"desperate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "desperate" into syllables?
"desperate" is divided into syllables as: des · per · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "desperate"?
The Scrabble score for "desperate" is 12 points.