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How many syllables in “defending”?

3

syllables in "defending"

defending
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Word details

Syllables

3

de · fen · ding

Letters

9

d · e · f · e · n · d · i · n · g

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “defending

The word defending contains 3 syllables, divided as de · fen · ding. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "defending" have?

"defending" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "defending" into syllables?

"defending" is divided into syllables as: de · fen · ding.

What is the Scrabble score for "defending"?

The Scrabble score for "defending" is 15 points.