How many syllables in “buffers”?
syllables in "buffers"
Word details
Syllables
2
buf · fers
Letters
7
b · u · f · f · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “buffers”
The word “buffers” contains 2 syllables, divided as buf · fers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buffers" have?
"buffers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "buffers" into syllables?
"buffers" is divided into syllables as: buf · fers.
What is the Scrabble score for "buffers"?
The Scrabble score for "buffers" is 15 points.
Using “buffers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "buffers" (buf · fers) 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, “buffers” is worth 15 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 “buffers”
The letters in “buffers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rebuffs.