How many syllables in “detour”?
syllables in "detour"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · tour
Letters
6
d · e · t · o · u · r
Scrabble
7
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About the word “detour”
The word “detour” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · tour. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detour" have?
"detour" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "detour" into syllables?
"detour" is divided into syllables as: de · tour.
What is the Scrabble score for "detour"?
The Scrabble score for "detour" is 7 points.
Using “detour” in writing
Two-syllable words like "detour" (de · tour) 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, “detour” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “detour”
The letters in “detour” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: redout, routed, toured.