How many syllables in “defecate”?
syllables in "defecate"
Word details
Syllables
3
def · eca · te
Letters
8
d · e · f · e · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “defecate”
The word “defecate” contains 3 syllables, divided as def · eca · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defecate" have?
"defecate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defecate" into syllables?
"defecate" is divided into syllables as: def · eca · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "defecate"?
The Scrabble score for "defecate" is 14 points.
Using “defecate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defecate" (def · eca · te) 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, “defecate” 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.