How many syllables in “fifes”?
syllables in "fifes"
Word details
Syllables
2
fi · fes
Letters
5
f · i · f · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fifes”
The word “fifes” contains 2 syllables, divided as fi · fes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fifes" have?
"fifes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fifes" into syllables?
"fifes" is divided into syllables as: fi · fes.
What is the Scrabble score for "fifes"?
The Scrabble score for "fifes" is 11 points.
Using “fifes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fifes" (fi · fes) 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, “fifes” 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 “fifes”
The letters in “fifes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fiefs.