How many syllables in “afternoons”?
syllables in "afternoons"
Word details
Syllables
3
af · ter · noons
Letters
10
a · f · t · e · r · n · o · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “afternoons”
The word “afternoons” contains 3 syllables, divided as af · ter · noons. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "afternoons" have?
"afternoons" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "afternoons" into syllables?
"afternoons" is divided into syllables as: af · ter · noons.
What is the Scrabble score for "afternoons"?
The Scrabble score for "afternoons" is 13 points.
Using “afternoons” in writing
Three-syllable words like "afternoons" (af · ter · noons) 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, “afternoons” 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.