How many syllables in “deforms”?
syllables in "deforms"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · forms
Letters
7
d · e · f · o · r · m · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “deforms”
The word “deforms” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · forms. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deforms" have?
"deforms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "deforms" into syllables?
"deforms" is divided into syllables as: de · forms.
What is the Scrabble score for "deforms"?
The Scrabble score for "deforms" is 13 points.
Using “deforms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "deforms" (de · forms) 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, “deforms” 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 “deforms”
The letters in “deforms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: serfdom.