How many syllables in “redefect”?
syllables in "redefect"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · de · fect
Letters
8
r · e · d · e · f · e · c · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “redefect”
The word “redefect” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · de · fect. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redefect" have?
"redefect" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "redefect" into syllables?
"redefect" is divided into syllables as: re · de · fect.
What is the Scrabble score for "redefect"?
The Scrabble score for "redefect" is 14 points.
Using “redefect” in writing
Three-syllable words like "redefect" (re · de · fect) 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, “redefect” 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 “redefect”
The letters in “redefect” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refected.