How many syllables in “firelock”?
syllables in "firelock"
Word details
Syllables
3
fi · re · lock
Letters
8
f · i · r · e · l · o · c · k
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “firelock”
The word “firelock” contains 3 syllables, divided as fi · re · lock. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "firelock" have?
"firelock" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "firelock" into syllables?
"firelock" is divided into syllables as: fi · re · lock.
What is the Scrabble score for "firelock"?
The Scrabble score for "firelock" is 17 points.
Using “firelock” in writing
Three-syllable words like "firelock" (fi · re · lock) 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, “firelock” is worth 17 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 “firelock”
The letters in “firelock” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flockier.