How many syllables in “finites”?
syllables in "finites"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · ni · tes
Letters
7
f · i · n · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “finites”
The word “finites” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · ni · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "finites" have?
"finites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "finites" into syllables?
"finites" is divided into syllables as: fi · ni · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "finites"?
The Scrabble score for "finites" is 10 points.
Using “finites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "finites" (fi · ni · tes) 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, “finites” 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 “finites”
The letters in “finites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nifties.