How many syllables in “femurs”?
syllables in "femurs"
Word details
Syllables
2
fe · murs
Letters
6
f · e · m · u · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “femurs”
The word “femurs” contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · murs. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "femurs" have?
"femurs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "femurs" into syllables?
"femurs" is divided into syllables as: fe · murs.
What is the Scrabble score for "femurs"?
The Scrabble score for "femurs" is 11 points.
Using “femurs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "femurs" (fe · murs) 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, “femurs” 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 “femurs”
The letters in “femurs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fumers.