How many syllables in “details”?
syllables in "details"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · tails
Letters
7
d · e · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “details”
The word “details” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · tails. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "details" have?
"details" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "details" into syllables?
"details" is divided into syllables as: de · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "details"?
The Scrabble score for "details" is 8 points.
Using “details” in writing
Two-syllable words like "details" (de · tails) 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, “details” is worth 8 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 “details”
The letters in “details” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dilates.