How many syllables in “forestall”?
syllables in "forestall"
Word details
Syllables
3
fo · re · stall
Letters
9
f · o · r · e · s · t · a · l · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “forestall”
The word “forestall” contains 3 syllables, divided as fo · re · stall. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forestall" have?
"forestall" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forestall" into syllables?
"forestall" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · stall.
What is the Scrabble score for "forestall"?
The Scrabble score for "forestall" is 12 points.
Using “forestall” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forestall" (fo · re · stall) 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, “forestall” is worth 12 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 “forestall”
The letters in “forestall” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fellators.