How many syllables in “deflower”?
syllables in "deflower"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · flo · wer
Letters
8
d · e · f · l · o · w · e · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “deflower”
The word “deflower” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · flo · wer. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deflower" have?
"deflower" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deflower" into syllables?
"deflower" is divided into syllables as: de · flo · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "deflower"?
The Scrabble score for "deflower" is 15 points.
Using “deflower” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deflower" (de · flo · wer) 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, “deflower” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “deflower”
The letters in “deflower” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: flowered, reflowed.