How many syllables in “defensively”?
5
syllables in "defensively"
defensively
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Word details
Syllables
5
de · fen · si · ve · ly
Letters
11
d · e · f · e · n · s · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
f4
e1
n1
s1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4
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About the word “defensively”
The word “defensively” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · fen · si · ve · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defensively" have?
"defensively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "defensively" into syllables?
"defensively" is divided into syllables as: de · fen · si · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "defensively"?
The Scrabble score for "defensively" is 21 points.