How many syllables in “detester”?
syllables in "detester"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · te · ster
Letters
8
d · e · t · e · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “detester”
The word “detester” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · te · ster. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detester" have?
"detester" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "detester" into syllables?
"detester" is divided into syllables as: de · te · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "detester"?
The Scrabble score for "detester" is 9 points.
Using “detester” in writing
Three-syllable words like "detester" (de · te · ster) 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, “detester” is worth 9 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 “detester”
The letters in “detester” can be rearranged to spell one other word: retested.