How many syllables in “festoon”?
syllables in "festoon"
Word details
Syllables
2
fe · stoon
Letters
7
f · e · s · t · o · o · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “festoon”
The word “festoon” contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · stoon. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "festoon" have?
"festoon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "festoon" into syllables?
"festoon" is divided into syllables as: fe · stoon.
What is the Scrabble score for "festoon"?
The Scrabble score for "festoon" is 10 points.
Using “festoon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "festoon" (fe · stoon) 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, “festoon” 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 “festoon”
The letters in “festoon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: eftsoon.