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How many syllables in “fretful”?

2

syllables in "fretful"

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Word details

Syllables

2

fret · ful

Letters

7

f · r · e · t · f · u · l

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
r1
e1
t1
f4
u1
l1

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About the word “fretful

The word fretful contains 2 syllables, divided as fret · ful. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "fretful" have?

"fretful" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "fretful" into syllables?

"fretful" is divided into syllables as: fret · ful.

What is the Scrabble score for "fretful"?

The Scrabble score for "fretful" is 13 points.

Using “fretful” in writing

Two-syllable words like "fretful" (fret · ful) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, fretful 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 “fretful

The letters in fretful can be rearranged to spell one other word: truffle.

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