How many syllables in “infarction”?
syllables in "infarction"
Word details
Syllables
3
infar · ction
Letters
10
i · n · f · a · r · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
15
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About the word “infarction”
The word “infarction” contains 3 syllables, divided as infar · ction. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "infarction" have?
"infarction" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "infarction" into syllables?
"infarction" is divided into syllables as: infar · ction.
What is the Scrabble score for "infarction"?
The Scrabble score for "infarction" is 15 points.
Using “infarction” in writing
Three-syllable words like "infarction" (infar · ction) 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, “infarction” 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 “infarction”
The letters in “infarction” can be rearranged to spell one other word: infraction.