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How many syllables in “detainees”?

3

syllables in "detainees"

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Word details

Syllables

3

de · tai · nees

Letters

9

d · e · t · a · i · n · e · e · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
t1
a1
i1
n1
e1
e1
s1

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About the word “detainees

The word detainees contains 3 syllables, divided as de · tai · nees. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "detainees" have?

"detainees" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "detainees" into syllables?

"detainees" is divided into syllables as: de · tai · nees.

What is the Scrabble score for "detainees"?

The Scrabble score for "detainees" is 10 points.