How many syllables in “domestic”?
syllables in "domestic"
Word details
Syllables
3
do · me · stic
Letters
8
d · o · m · e · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “domestic”
The word “domestic” contains 3 syllables, divided as do · me · stic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "domestic" have?
"domestic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "domestic" into syllables?
"domestic" is divided into syllables as: do · me · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "domestic"?
The Scrabble score for "domestic" is 13 points.
Using “domestic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "domestic" (do · me · stic) 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, “domestic” 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 “domestic”
The letters in “domestic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demotics.