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How many syllables in “affine”?

2

syllables in "affine"

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Word details

Syllables

2

aff · ine

Letters

6

a · f · f · i · n · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
f4
f4
i1
n1
e1

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About the word “affine

The word affine contains 2 syllables, divided as aff · ine. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "affine" have?

"affine" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "affine" into syllables?

"affine" is divided into syllables as: aff · ine.

What is the Scrabble score for "affine"?

The Scrabble score for "affine" is 12 points.

Using “affine” in writing

Two-syllable words like "affine" (aff · ine) 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, affine 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.

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