How many syllables in “despiteous”?
syllables in "despiteous"
Word details
Syllables
3
despi · teous
Letters
10
d · e · s · p · i · t · e · o · u · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “despiteous”
The word “despiteous” contains 3 syllables, divided as despi · teous. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "despiteous" have?
"despiteous" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "despiteous" into syllables?
"despiteous" is divided into syllables as: despi · teous.
What is the Scrabble score for "despiteous"?
The Scrabble score for "despiteous" is 13 points.
Using “despiteous” in writing
Three-syllable words like "despiteous" (despi · teous) 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, “despiteous” is worth 13 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.