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How many syllables in “despoilments”?

3

syllables in "despoilments"

despoilments
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Word details

Syllables

3

de · spoil · ments

Letters

12

d · e · s · p · o · i · l · m · e · n · t · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
s1
p3
o1
i1
l1
m3
e1
n1
t1
s1

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About the word “despoilments

The word despoilments contains 3 syllables, divided as de · spoil · ments. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "despoilments" have?

"despoilments" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "despoilments" into syllables?

"despoilments" is divided into syllables as: de · spoil · ments.

What is the Scrabble score for "despoilments"?

The Scrabble score for "despoilments" is 17 points.

Using “despoilments” in writing

Three-syllable words like "despoilments" (de · spoil · ments) 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, despoilments is worth 17 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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