How many syllables in “firebombs”?
syllables in "firebombs"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · re · bombs
Letters
9
f · i · r · e · b · o · m · b · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “firebombs”
The word “firebombs” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · re · bombs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "firebombs" have?
"firebombs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "firebombs" into syllables?
"firebombs" is divided into syllables as: fi · re · bombs.
What is the Scrabble score for "firebombs"?
The Scrabble score for "firebombs" is 18 points.
Using “firebombs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "firebombs" (fi · re · bombs) 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, “firebombs” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.