How many syllables in “rebuffs”?
syllables in "rebuffs"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · buffs
Letters
7
r · e · b · u · f · f · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “rebuffs”
The word “rebuffs” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · buffs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebuffs" have?
"rebuffs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rebuffs" into syllables?
"rebuffs" is divided into syllables as: re · buffs.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebuffs"?
The Scrabble score for "rebuffs" is 15 points.
Using “rebuffs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rebuffs" (re · buffs) 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, “rebuffs” 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 “rebuffs”
The letters in “rebuffs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: buffers.