How many syllables in “affairs”?
syllables in "affairs"
Word details
Syllables
2
af · fairs
Letters
7
a · f · f · a · i · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “affairs”
The word “affairs” contains 2 syllables, divided as af · fairs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "affairs" have?
"affairs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "affairs" into syllables?
"affairs" is divided into syllables as: af · fairs.
What is the Scrabble score for "affairs"?
The Scrabble score for "affairs" is 13 points.
Using “affairs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "affairs" (af · fairs) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “affairs” 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 “affairs”
The letters in “affairs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: raffias.