How many syllables in “detoxicates”?
syllables in "detoxicates"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · to · xi · ca · tes
Letters
11
d · e · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “detoxicates”
The word “detoxicates” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · to · xi · ca · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "detoxicates" have?
"detoxicates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "detoxicates" into syllables?
"detoxicates" is divided into syllables as: de · to · xi · ca · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "detoxicates"?
The Scrabble score for "detoxicates" is 21 points.
Using “detoxicates” in writing
"detoxicates" (de · to · xi · ca · tes) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “detoxicates” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.