How many syllables in “conifer”?
syllables in "conifer"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · ni · fer
Letters
7
c · o · n · i · f · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “conifer”
The word “conifer” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · ni · fer. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conifer" have?
"conifer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "conifer" into syllables?
"conifer" is divided into syllables as: co · ni · fer.
What is the Scrabble score for "conifer"?
The Scrabble score for "conifer" is 12 points.
Using “conifer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "conifer" (co · ni · fer) 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, “conifer” is worth 12 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 “conifer”
The letters in “conifer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coinfer.