How many syllables in “filaree”?
syllables in "filaree"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · la · ree
Letters
7
f · i · l · a · r · e · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “filaree”
The word “filaree” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · la · ree. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "filaree" have?
"filaree" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "filaree" into syllables?
"filaree" is divided into syllables as: fi · la · ree.
What is the Scrabble score for "filaree"?
The Scrabble score for "filaree" is 10 points.
Using “filaree” in writing
Three-syllable words like "filaree" (fi · la · ree) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “filaree” 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 “filaree”
The letters in “filaree” can be rearranged to spell one other word: leafier.