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How many syllables in “figured”?

2

syllables in "figured"

figured
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Word details

Syllables

2

figu · red

Letters

7

f · i · g · u · r · e · d

Scrabble

12

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

f4
i1
g2
u1
r1
e1
d2

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About the word “figured

The word figured contains 2 syllables, divided as figu · red. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "figured" have?

"figured" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "figured" into syllables?

"figured" is divided into syllables as: figu · red.

What is the Scrabble score for "figured"?

The Scrabble score for "figured" is 12 points.

Using “figured” in writing

Two-syllable words like "figured" (figu · red) 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, figured is worth 12 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.

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