How many syllables in “defibrillated”?
syllables in "defibrillated"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · fi · bril · la · ted
Letters
13
d · e · f · i · b · r · i · l · l · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
20
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “defibrillated”
The word “defibrillated” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · fi · bril · la · ted. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defibrillated" have?
"defibrillated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "defibrillated" into syllables?
"defibrillated" is divided into syllables as: de · fi · bril · la · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "defibrillated"?
The Scrabble score for "defibrillated" is 20 points.
Using “defibrillated” in writing
"defibrillated" (de · fi · bril · la · ted) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “defibrillated” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.