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