How many syllables in “farmer”?
syllables in "farmer"
Word details
Syllables
2
far · mer
Letters
6
f · a · r · m · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “farmer”
The word “farmer” contains 2 syllables, divided as far · mer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "farmer" have?
"farmer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "farmer" into syllables?
"farmer" is divided into syllables as: far · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "farmer"?
The Scrabble score for "farmer" is 11 points.
Using “farmer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "farmer" (far · mer) 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, “farmer” 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 “farmer”
The letters in “farmer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: framer.