How many syllables in “forefend”?
syllables in "forefend"
Word details
Syllables
3
fo · re · fend
Letters
8
f · o · r · e · f · e · n · d
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “forefend”
The word “forefend” contains 3 syllables, divided as fo · re · fend. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forefend" have?
"forefend" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forefend" into syllables?
"forefend" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · fend.
What is the Scrabble score for "forefend"?
The Scrabble score for "forefend" is 15 points.
Using “forefend” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forefend" (fo · re · fend) 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, “forefend” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “forefend”
The letters in “forefend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: offender.