How many syllables in “infringed”?
syllables in "infringed"
Word details
Syllables
2
infri · nged
Letters
9
i · n · f · r · i · n · g · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “infringed”
The word “infringed” contains 2 syllables, divided as infri · nged. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "infringed" have?
"infringed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "infringed" into syllables?
"infringed" is divided into syllables as: infri · nged.
What is the Scrabble score for "infringed"?
The Scrabble score for "infringed" is 14 points.
Using “infringed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "infringed" (infri · nged) 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, “infringed” is worth 14 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 “infringed”
The letters in “infringed” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: friending, refinding.