How many syllables in “deflations”?
syllables in "deflations"
Word details
Syllables
3
defla · tions
Letters
10
d · e · f · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “deflations”
The word “deflations” contains 3 syllables, divided as defla · tions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deflations" have?
"deflations" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deflations" into syllables?
"deflations" is divided into syllables as: defla · tions.
What is the Scrabble score for "deflations"?
The Scrabble score for "deflations" is 14 points.
Using “deflations” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deflations" (defla · tions) 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, “deflations” is worth 14 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 “deflations”
The letters in “deflations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: defoliants.