How many syllables in “disfigurement”?
syllables in "disfigurement"
Word details
Syllables
5
dis · fi · gu · re · ment
Letters
13
d · i · s · f · i · g · u · r · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
20
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About the word “disfigurement”
The word “disfigurement” contains 5 syllables, divided as dis · fi · gu · re · ment. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disfigurement" have?
"disfigurement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "disfigurement" into syllables?
"disfigurement" is divided into syllables as: dis · fi · gu · re · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "disfigurement"?
The Scrabble score for "disfigurement" is 20 points.
Using “disfigurement” in writing
"disfigurement" (dis · fi · gu · re · ment) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “disfigurement” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.