How many syllables in “deftly”?
syllables in "deftly"
Word details
Syllables
2
def · tly
Letters
6
d · e · f · t · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “deftly”
The word “deftly” contains 2 syllables, divided as def · tly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deftly" have?
"deftly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "deftly" into syllables?
"deftly" is divided into syllables as: def · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "deftly"?
The Scrabble score for "deftly" is 13 points.
Using “deftly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "deftly" (def · tly) 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, “deftly” 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 “deftly”
The letters in “deftly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flyted.