How many syllables in “rebuffing”?
syllables in "rebuffing"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · buf · fing
Letters
9
r · e · b · u · f · f · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “rebuffing”
The word “rebuffing” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · buf · fing. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebuffing" have?
"rebuffing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rebuffing" into syllables?
"rebuffing" is divided into syllables as: re · buf · fing.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebuffing"?
The Scrabble score for "rebuffing" is 18 points.
Using “rebuffing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rebuffing" (re · buf · fing) 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, “rebuffing” is worth 18 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 “rebuffing”
The letters in “rebuffing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: buffering.