How many syllables in “refighting”?
syllables in "refighting"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · fig · hting
Letters
10
r · e · f · i · g · h · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “refighting”
The word “refighting” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · fig · hting. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refighting" have?
"refighting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "refighting" into syllables?
"refighting" is divided into syllables as: re · fig · hting.
What is the Scrabble score for "refighting"?
The Scrabble score for "refighting" is 18 points.
Using “refighting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "refighting" (re · fig · hting) 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, “refighting” 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 “refighting”
The letters in “refighting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: freighting.