How many syllables in “defibrillations”?
syllables in "defibrillations"
Word details
Syllables
5
defi · bril · lati · ons
Letters
15
d · e · f · i · b · r · i · l · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “defibrillations”
The word “defibrillations” contains 5 syllables, divided as defi · bril · lati · ons. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "defibrillations" have?
"defibrillations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "defibrillations" into syllables?
"defibrillations" is divided into syllables as: defi · bril · lati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "defibrillations"?
The Scrabble score for "defibrillations" is 21 points.
Using “defibrillations” in writing
"defibrillations" (defi · bril · lati · ons) 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, “defibrillations” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.