How many syllables in “detrainment”?
syllables in "detrainment"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · train · ment
Letters
11
d · e · t · r · a · i · n · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
14
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About the word “detrainment”
The word “detrainment” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · train · ment. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detrainment" have?
"detrainment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "detrainment" into syllables?
"detrainment" is divided into syllables as: de · train · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "detrainment"?
The Scrabble score for "detrainment" is 14 points.
Using “detrainment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "detrainment" (de · train · ment) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “detrainment” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “detrainment”
The letters in “detrainment” can be rearranged to spell one other word: determinant.