How many syllables in “detonator”?
syllables in "detonator"
Word details
Syllables
4
de · to · na · tor
Letters
9
d · e · t · o · n · a · t · o · r
Scrabble
10
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About the word “detonator”
The word “detonator” contains 4 syllables, divided as de · to · na · tor. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detonator" have?
"detonator" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "detonator" into syllables?
"detonator" is divided into syllables as: de · to · na · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "detonator"?
The Scrabble score for "detonator" is 10 points.
Using “detonator” in writing
Four-syllable words like "detonator" (de · to · na · tor) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “detonator” 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 “detonator”
The letters in “detonator” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rattooned.