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How many syllables in “detoxicates”?

5

syllables in "detoxicates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · to · xi · ca · tes

Letters

11

d · e · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
t1
o1
x8
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
s1

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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.

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