How many syllables in “failures”?
syllables in "failures"
Word details
Syllables
3
fai · lu · res
Letters
8
f · a · i · l · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “failures”
The word “failures” contains 3 syllables, divided as fai · lu · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "failures" have?
"failures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "failures" into syllables?
"failures" is divided into syllables as: fai · lu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "failures"?
The Scrabble score for "failures" is 11 points.
Using “failures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "failures" (fai · lu · res) 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, “failures” is worth 11 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.