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How many syllables in “defibrinated”?

5

syllables in "defibrinated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · fi · bri · na · ted

Letters

12

d · e · f · i · b · r · i · n · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
f4
i1
b3
r1
i1
n1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “defibrinated

The word defibrinated contains 5 syllables, divided as de · fi · bri · na · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "defibrinated" have?

"defibrinated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "defibrinated" into syllables?

"defibrinated" is divided into syllables as: de · fi · bri · na · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "defibrinated"?

The Scrabble score for "defibrinated" is 19 points.

Using “defibrinated” in writing

"defibrinated" (de · fi · bri · na · 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, defibrinated is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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