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How many syllables in “detoxicating”?

5

syllables in "detoxicating"

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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

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
t1
o1
x8
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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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.

FAQ

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.

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