How many syllables in “deflect”?
syllables in "deflect"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · flect
Letters
7
d · e · f · l · e · c · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “deflect”
The word “deflect” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · flect. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deflect" have?
"deflect" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "deflect" into syllables?
"deflect" is divided into syllables as: de · flect.
What is the Scrabble score for "deflect"?
The Scrabble score for "deflect" is 13 points.
Using “deflect” in writing
Two-syllable words like "deflect" (de · flect) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “deflect” 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 “deflect”
The letters in “deflect” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clefted.