How many syllables in “defensive”?
3
syllables in "defensive"
defensive
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Word details
Syllables
3
def · ens · ive
Letters
9
d · e · f · e · n · s · i · v · e
Scrabble
16
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
s1
i1
v4
e1
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About the word “defensive”
The word “defensive” contains 3 syllables, divided as def · ens · ive. It has 9 letters.
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How many syllables does "defensive" have?
"defensive" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defensive" into syllables?
"defensive" is divided into syllables as: def · ens · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "defensive"?
The Scrabble score for "defensive" is 16 points.