How many syllables in “delusion”?
syllables in "delusion"
Word details
Syllables
3
delu · sion
Letters
8
d · e · l · u · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “delusion”
The word “delusion” contains 3 syllables, divided as delu · sion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delusion" have?
"delusion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "delusion" into syllables?
"delusion" is divided into syllables as: delu · sion.
What is the Scrabble score for "delusion"?
The Scrabble score for "delusion" is 9 points.
Using “delusion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "delusion" (delu · sion) 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, “delusion” is worth 9 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 “delusion”
The letters in “delusion” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: insouled, unsoiled.