How many syllables in “finished”?
syllables in "finished"
Word details
Syllables
2
fini · shed
Letters
8
f · i · n · i · s · h · e · d
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “finished”
The word “finished” contains 2 syllables, divided as fini · shed. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "finished" have?
"finished" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "finished" into syllables?
"finished" is divided into syllables as: fini · shed.
What is the Scrabble score for "finished"?
The Scrabble score for "finished" is 15 points.
Using “finished” in writing
Two-syllable words like "finished" (fini · shed) 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, “finished” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “finished”
The letters in “finished” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fiendish.