How many syllables in “devaluate”?
syllables in "devaluate"
Word details
Syllables
3
dev · alu · ate
Letters
9
d · e · v · a · l · u · a · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “devaluate”
The word “devaluate” contains 3 syllables, divided as dev · alu · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "devaluate" have?
"devaluate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "devaluate" into syllables?
"devaluate" is divided into syllables as: dev · alu · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "devaluate"?
The Scrabble score for "devaluate" is 13 points.
Using “devaluate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "devaluate" (dev · alu · ate) 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, “devaluate” is worth 13 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 “devaluate”
The letters in “devaluate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evaluated.