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How many syllables in “disaffiliates”?

5

syllables in "disaffiliates"

disaffiliates
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Word details

Syllables

5

di · saf · fi · lia · tes

Letters

13

d · i · s · a · f · f · i · l · i · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
a1
f4
f4
i1
l1
i1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “disaffiliates

The word disaffiliates contains 5 syllables, divided as di · saf · fi · lia · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "disaffiliates" have?

"disaffiliates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "disaffiliates" into syllables?

"disaffiliates" is divided into syllables as: di · saf · fi · lia · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "disaffiliates"?

The Scrabble score for "disaffiliates" is 20 points.

Using “disaffiliates” in writing

"disaffiliates" (di · saf · fi · lia · 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, disaffiliates is worth 20 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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