How many syllables in “refusal”?
syllables in "refusal"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · fu · sal
Letters
7
r · e · f · u · s · a · l
Scrabble
10
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About the word “refusal”
The word “refusal” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · fu · sal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refusal" have?
"refusal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "refusal" into syllables?
"refusal" is divided into syllables as: re · fu · sal.
What is the Scrabble score for "refusal"?
The Scrabble score for "refusal" is 10 points.
Using “refusal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "refusal" (re · fu · sal) 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, “refusal” is worth 10 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 “refusal”
The letters in “refusal” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: earfuls, ferulas.