How many syllables in “defocus”?
syllables in "defocus"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · fo · cus
Letters
7
d · e · f · o · c · u · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “defocus”
The word “defocus” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · fo · cus. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defocus" have?
"defocus" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defocus" into syllables?
"defocus" is divided into syllables as: de · fo · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "defocus"?
The Scrabble score for "defocus" is 13 points.
Using “defocus” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defocus" (de · fo · cus) 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, “defocus” 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 “defocus”
The letters in “defocus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: focused.