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How many syllables in “feather”?

2

syllables in "feather"

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Word details

Syllables

2

feat · her

Letters

7

f · e · a · t · h · e · r

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
e1
a1
t1
h4
e1
r1

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About the word “feather

The word feather contains 2 syllables, divided as feat · her. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "feather" have?

"feather" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "feather" into syllables?

"feather" is divided into syllables as: feat · her.

What is the Scrabble score for "feather"?

The Scrabble score for "feather" is 13 points.

Using “feather” in writing

Two-syllable words like "feather" (feat · her) 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, feather is worth 13 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 “feather

The letters in feather can be rearranged to spell one other word: terefah.

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