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How many syllables in “affronted”?

3

syllables in "affronted"

affronted
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Word details

Syllables

3

af · fron · ted

Letters

9

a · f · f · r · o · n · t · e · d

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
f4
f4
r1
o1
n1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “affronted

The word affronted contains 3 syllables, divided as af · fron · ted. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "affronted" have?

"affronted" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "affronted" into syllables?

"affronted" is divided into syllables as: af · fron · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "affronted"?

The Scrabble score for "affronted" is 16 points.

Using “affronted” in writing

Three-syllable words like "affronted" (af · fron · ted) 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, affronted is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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