How many syllables in “defoliant”?
syllables in "defoliant"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · fo · liant
Letters
9
d · e · f · o · l · i · a · n · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “defoliant”
The word “defoliant” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · fo · liant. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "defoliant" have?
"defoliant" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "defoliant" into syllables?
"defoliant" is divided into syllables as: de · fo · liant.
What is the Scrabble score for "defoliant"?
The Scrabble score for "defoliant" is 13 points.
Using “defoliant” in writing
Three-syllable words like "defoliant" (de · fo · liant) 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, “defoliant” 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 “defoliant”
The letters in “defoliant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deflation.