How many syllables in “refusing”?
syllables in "refusing"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · fu · sing
Letters
8
r · e · f · u · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “refusing”
The word “refusing” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · fu · sing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refusing" have?
"refusing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "refusing" into syllables?
"refusing" is divided into syllables as: re · fu · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "refusing"?
The Scrabble score for "refusing" is 12 points.
Using “refusing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "refusing" (re · fu · sing) 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, “refusing” is worth 12 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 “refusing”
The letters in “refusing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gunfires.