How many syllables in “finisher”?
syllables in "finisher"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · nis · her
Letters
8
f · i · n · i · s · h · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “finisher”
The word “finisher” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · nis · her. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "finisher" have?
"finisher" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "finisher" into syllables?
"finisher" is divided into syllables as: fi · nis · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "finisher"?
The Scrabble score for "finisher" is 14 points.
Using “finisher” in writing
Three-syllable words like "finisher" (fi · nis · her) 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, “finisher” is worth 14 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 “finisher”
The letters in “finisher” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refinish.