How many syllables in “disabused”?
syllables in "disabused"
Word details
Syllables
3
dis · abu · sed
Letters
9
d · i · s · a · b · u · s · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “disabused”
The word “disabused” contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · abu · sed. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disabused" have?
"disabused" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "disabused" into syllables?
"disabused" is divided into syllables as: dis · abu · sed.
What is the Scrabble score for "disabused"?
The Scrabble score for "disabused" is 13 points.
Using “disabused” in writing
Three-syllable words like "disabused" (dis · abu · sed) 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, “disabused” 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.