How many syllables in “farmwife”?
syllables in "farmwife"
Word details
Syllables
2
farm · wife
Letters
8
f · a · r · m · w · i · f · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “farmwife”
The word “farmwife” contains 2 syllables, divided as farm · wife. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "farmwife" have?
"farmwife" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "farmwife" into syllables?
"farmwife" is divided into syllables as: farm · wife.
What is the Scrabble score for "farmwife"?
The Scrabble score for "farmwife" is 19 points.
Using “farmwife” in writing
Two-syllable words like "farmwife" (farm · wife) 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, “farmwife” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.