How many syllables in “defiling”?
syllables in "defiling"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · fi · ling
Letters
8
d · e · f · i · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “defiling”
The word “defiling” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · fi · ling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defiling" have?
"defiling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defiling" into syllables?
"defiling" is divided into syllables as: de · fi · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "defiling"?
The Scrabble score for "defiling" is 13 points.
Using “defiling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defiling" (de · fi · ling) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “defiling” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “defiling”
The letters in “defiling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fielding.