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How many syllables in “backfire”?

2

syllables in "backfire"

backfire
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Word details

Syllables

2

back · fire

Letters

8

b · a · c · k · f · i · r · e

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
c3
k5
f4
i1
r1
e1

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About the word “backfire

The word backfire contains 2 syllables, divided as back · fire. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "backfire" have?

"backfire" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "backfire" into syllables?

"backfire" is divided into syllables as: back · fire.

What is the Scrabble score for "backfire"?

The Scrabble score for "backfire" is 19 points.