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How many syllables in “feta”?

2

syllables in "feta"

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Word details

Syllables

2

fe · ta

Letters

4

f · e · t · a

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
e1
t1
a1

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About the word “feta

The word feta contains 2 syllables, divided as fe · ta. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "feta" have?

"feta" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "feta" into syllables?

"feta" is divided into syllables as: fe · ta.

What is the Scrabble score for "feta"?

The Scrabble score for "feta" is 7 points.

Using “feta” in writing

Two-syllable words like "feta" (fe · ta) 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, feta is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “feta

The letters in feta can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fate, feat.

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