How many syllables in “femur”?
syllables in "femur"
Word details
Syllables
2
fe · mur
Letters
5
f · e · m · u · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “femur”
The word “femur” contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · mur. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "femur" have?
"femur" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "femur" into syllables?
"femur" is divided into syllables as: fe · mur.
What is the Scrabble score for "femur"?
The Scrabble score for "femur" is 10 points.
Using “femur” in writing
Two-syllable words like "femur" (fe · mur) 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, “femur” 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.
Anagrams of “femur”
The letters in “femur” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fumer.