How many syllables in “rebuff”?
syllables in "rebuff"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · buff
Letters
6
r · e · b · u · f · f
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “rebuff”
The word “rebuff” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · buff. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebuff" have?
"rebuff" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rebuff" into syllables?
"rebuff" is divided into syllables as: re · buff.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebuff"?
The Scrabble score for "rebuff" is 14 points.
Using “rebuff” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rebuff" (re · buff) 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, “rebuff” 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 “rebuff”
The letters in “rebuff” can be rearranged to spell one other word: buffer.