How many syllables in “balefire”?
syllables in "balefire"
Word details
Syllables
3
bal · efi · re
Letters
8
b · a · l · e · f · i · r · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “balefire”
The word “balefire” contains 3 syllables, divided as bal · efi · re. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balefire" have?
"balefire" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "balefire" into syllables?
"balefire" is divided into syllables as: bal · efi · re.
What is the Scrabble score for "balefire"?
The Scrabble score for "balefire" is 13 points.
Using “balefire” in writing
Three-syllable words like "balefire" (bal · efi · re) 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, “balefire” 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.
Anagrams of “balefire”
The letters in “balefire” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: afebrile, fireable.