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How many syllables in “farthingale”?

4

syllables in "farthingale"

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Word details

Syllables

4

far · thin · ga · le

Letters

11

f · a · r · t · h · i · n · g · a · l · e

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
a1
r1
t1
h4
i1
n1
g2
a1
l1
e1

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About the word “farthingale

The word farthingale contains 4 syllables, divided as far · thin · ga · le. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "farthingale" have?

"farthingale" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "farthingale" into syllables?

"farthingale" is divided into syllables as: far · thin · ga · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "farthingale"?

The Scrabble score for "farthingale" is 18 points.

Using “farthingale” in writing

Four-syllable words like "farthingale" (far · thin · ga · le) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, farthingale is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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