How many syllables in “buffer”?
syllables in "buffer"
Word details
Syllables
2
buf · fer
Letters
6
b · u · f · f · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “buffer”
The word “buffer” contains 2 syllables, divided as buf · fer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buffer" have?
"buffer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "buffer" into syllables?
"buffer" is divided into syllables as: buf · fer.
What is the Scrabble score for "buffer"?
The Scrabble score for "buffer" is 14 points.
Using “buffer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "buffer" (buf · fer) 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, “buffer” is worth 14 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 “buffer”
The letters in “buffer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rebuff.