How many syllables in “despoil”?
syllables in "despoil"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · spoil
Letters
7
d · e · s · p · o · i · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “despoil”
The word “despoil” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · spoil. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "despoil" have?
"despoil" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "despoil" into syllables?
"despoil" is divided into syllables as: de · spoil.
What is the Scrabble score for "despoil"?
The Scrabble score for "despoil" is 10 points.
Using “despoil” in writing
Two-syllable words like "despoil" (de · spoil) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “despoil” is worth 10 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 “despoil”
The letters in “despoil” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: diploes, dipoles, spoiled.