How many syllables in “detoxicating”?
syllables in "detoxicating"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · to · xi · ca · ting
Letters
12
d · e · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “detoxicating”
The word “detoxicating” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · to · xi · ca · ting. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "detoxicating" have?
"detoxicating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "detoxicating" into syllables?
"detoxicating" is divided into syllables as: de · to · xi · ca · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "detoxicating"?
The Scrabble score for "detoxicating" is 23 points.
Using “detoxicating” in writing
"detoxicating" (de · to · xi · ca · ting) 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, “detoxicating” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.