How many syllables in “refocusing”?
syllables in "refocusing"
Word details
Syllables
4
re · fo · cu · sing
Letters
10
r · e · f · o · c · u · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “refocusing”
The word “refocusing” contains 4 syllables, divided as re · fo · cu · sing. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refocusing" have?
"refocusing" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "refocusing" into syllables?
"refocusing" is divided into syllables as: re · fo · cu · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "refocusing"?
The Scrabble score for "refocusing" is 16 points.
Using “refocusing” in writing
Four-syllable words like "refocusing" (re · fo · cu · sing) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “refocusing” is worth 16 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 “refocusing”
The letters in “refocusing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: configures.