How many syllables in “refasten”?
syllables in "refasten"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · fa · sten
Letters
8
r · e · f · a · s · t · e · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “refasten”
The word “refasten” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · fa · sten. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refasten" have?
"refasten" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "refasten" into syllables?
"refasten" is divided into syllables as: re · fa · sten.
What is the Scrabble score for "refasten"?
The Scrabble score for "refasten" is 11 points.
Using “refasten” in writing
Three-syllable words like "refasten" (re · fa · sten) 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, “refasten” is worth 11 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 “refasten”
The letters in “refasten” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fastener, fenestra.