How many syllables in “configures”?
syllables in "configures"
Word details
Syllables
4
con · fi · gu · res
Letters
10
c · o · n · f · i · g · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “configures”
The word “configures” contains 4 syllables, divided as con · fi · gu · res. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "configures" have?
"configures" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "configures" into syllables?
"configures" is divided into syllables as: con · fi · gu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "configures"?
The Scrabble score for "configures" is 16 points.
Using “configures” in writing
Four-syllable words like "configures" (con · fi · gu · res) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “configures” is worth 16 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 “configures”
The letters in “configures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refocusing.