How many syllables in “terefah”?
syllables in "terefah"
Word details
Syllables
3
te · re · fah
Letters
7
t · e · r · e · f · a · h
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “terefah”
The word “terefah” contains 3 syllables, divided as te · re · fah. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "terefah" have?
"terefah" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "terefah" into syllables?
"terefah" is divided into syllables as: te · re · fah.
What is the Scrabble score for "terefah"?
The Scrabble score for "terefah" is 13 points.
Using “terefah” in writing
Three-syllable words like "terefah" (te · re · fah) 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, “terefah” is worth 13 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 “terefah”
The letters in “terefah” can be rearranged to spell one other word: feather.