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How many syllables in “femes”?

2

syllables in "femes"

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Word details

Syllables

2

fe · mes

Letters

5

f · e · m · e · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
e1
m3
e1
s1

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About the word “femes

The word femes contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · mes. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "femes" have?

"femes" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "femes" into syllables?

"femes" is divided into syllables as: fe · mes.

What is the Scrabble score for "femes"?

The Scrabble score for "femes" is 10 points.

Using “femes” in writing

Two-syllable words like "femes" (fe · mes) 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, femes is worth 10 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.

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