How many syllables in “fantails”?
syllables in "fantails"
Word details
Syllables
2
fan · tails
Letters
8
f · a · n · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fantails”
The word “fantails” contains 2 syllables, divided as fan · tails. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fantails" have?
"fantails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fantails" into syllables?
"fantails" is divided into syllables as: fan · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "fantails"?
The Scrabble score for "fantails" is 11 points.
Using “fantails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fantails" (fan · tails) 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, “fantails” 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.
Anagrams of “fantails”
The letters in “fantails” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tailfans.