How many syllables in “feres”?
syllables in "feres"
Word details
Syllables
2
fe · res
Letters
5
f · e · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “feres”
The word “feres” contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "feres" have?
"feres" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "feres" into syllables?
"feres" is divided into syllables as: fe · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "feres"?
The Scrabble score for "feres" is 8 points.
Using “feres” in writing
Two-syllable words like "feres" (fe · res) 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, “feres” is worth 8 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 “feres”
The letters in “feres” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: frees, reefs.