How many syllables in “fastener”?
syllables in "fastener"
Word details
Syllables
3
fa · ste · ner
Letters
8
f · a · s · t · e · n · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fastener”
The word “fastener” contains 3 syllables, divided as fa · ste · ner. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fastener" have?
"fastener" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fastener" into syllables?
"fastener" is divided into syllables as: fa · ste · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "fastener"?
The Scrabble score for "fastener" is 11 points.
Using “fastener” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fastener" (fa · ste · ner) 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, “fastener” is worth 11 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 “fastener”
The letters in “fastener” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fenestra, refasten.