How many syllables in “infidel”?
syllables in "infidel"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · fi · del
Letters
7
i · n · f · i · d · e · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “infidel”
The word “infidel” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · fi · del. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "infidel" have?
"infidel" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "infidel" into syllables?
"infidel" is divided into syllables as: in · fi · del.
What is the Scrabble score for "infidel"?
The Scrabble score for "infidel" is 11 points.
Using “infidel” in writing
Three-syllable words like "infidel" (in · fi · del) 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, “infidel” is worth 11 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 “infidel”
The letters in “infidel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: infield.