How many syllables in “forefends”?
syllables in "forefends"
Word details
Syllables
3
fo · re · fends
Letters
9
f · o · r · e · f · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “forefends”
The word “forefends” contains 3 syllables, divided as fo · re · fends. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forefends" have?
"forefends" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forefends" into syllables?
"forefends" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · fends.
What is the Scrabble score for "forefends"?
The Scrabble score for "forefends" is 16 points.
Using “forefends” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forefends" (fo · re · fends) 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, “forefends” 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.
Anagrams of “forefends”
The letters in “forefends” can be rearranged to spell one other word: offenders.