How many syllables in “feistier”?
syllables in "feistier"
Word details
Syllables
2
fei · stier
Letters
8
f · e · i · s · t · i · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “feistier”
The word “feistier” contains 2 syllables, divided as fei · stier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "feistier" have?
"feistier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "feistier" into syllables?
"feistier" is divided into syllables as: fei · stier.
What is the Scrabble score for "feistier"?
The Scrabble score for "feistier" is 11 points.
Using “feistier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "feistier" (fei · stier) 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, “feistier” 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 “feistier”
The letters in “feistier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ferities, fieriest.