How many syllables in “afterwords”?
syllables in "afterwords"
Word details
Syllables
3
af · ter · words
Letters
10
a · f · t · e · r · w · o · r · d · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “afterwords”
The word “afterwords” contains 3 syllables, divided as af · ter · words. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "afterwords" have?
"afterwords" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "afterwords" into syllables?
"afterwords" is divided into syllables as: af · ter · words.
What is the Scrabble score for "afterwords"?
The Scrabble score for "afterwords" is 17 points.
Using “afterwords” in writing
Three-syllable words like "afterwords" (af · ter · words) 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, “afterwords” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “afterwords”
The letters in “afterwords” can be rearranged to spell one other word: forwardest.