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How many syllables in “conifers”?

3

syllables in "conifers"

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Word details

Syllables

3

co · ni · fers

Letters

8

c · o · n · i · f · e · r · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
i1
f4
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “conifers

The word conifers contains 3 syllables, divided as co · ni · fers. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "conifers" have?

"conifers" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "conifers" into syllables?

"conifers" is divided into syllables as: co · ni · fers.

What is the Scrabble score for "conifers"?

The Scrabble score for "conifers" is 13 points.

Using “conifers” in writing

Three-syllable words like "conifers" (co · ni · fers) 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, conifers is worth 13 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 “conifers

The letters in conifers can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: coinfers, forensic, fornices.

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