How many syllables in “defeature”?
syllables in "defeature"
Word details
Syllables
3
def · eat · ure
Letters
9
d · e · f · e · a · t · u · r · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “defeature”
The word “defeature” contains 3 syllables, divided as def · eat · ure. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defeature" have?
"defeature" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defeature" into syllables?
"defeature" is divided into syllables as: def · eat · ure.
What is the Scrabble score for "defeature"?
The Scrabble score for "defeature" is 13 points.
Using “defeature” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defeature" (def · eat · ure) 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, “defeature” 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.