How many syllables in “fingers”?
syllables in "fingers"
Word details
Syllables
2
fin · gers
Letters
7
f · i · n · g · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fingers”
The word “fingers” contains 2 syllables, divided as fin · gers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fingers" have?
"fingers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fingers" into syllables?
"fingers" is divided into syllables as: fin · gers.
What is the Scrabble score for "fingers"?
The Scrabble score for "fingers" is 11 points.
Using “fingers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fingers" (fin · gers) 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, “fingers” 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 “fingers”
The letters in “fingers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fringes.