How many syllables in “defense”?
2
syllables in "defense"
defense
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Word details
Syllables
2
defe · nse
Letters
7
d · e · f · e · n · s · e
Scrabble
11
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
s1
e1
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About the word “defense”
The word “defense” contains 2 syllables, divided as defe · nse. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defense" have?
"defense" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "defense" into syllables?
"defense" is divided into syllables as: defe · nse.
What is the Scrabble score for "defense"?
The Scrabble score for "defense" is 11 points.