How many syllables in “defocuses”?
syllables in "defocuses"
Word details
Syllables
3
def · ocu · ses
Letters
9
d · e · f · o · c · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “defocuses”
The word “defocuses” contains 3 syllables, divided as def · ocu · ses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defocuses" have?
"defocuses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defocuses" into syllables?
"defocuses" is divided into syllables as: def · ocu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "defocuses"?
The Scrabble score for "defocuses" is 15 points.
Using “defocuses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defocuses" (def · ocu · ses) 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, “defocuses” 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.