How many syllables in “fires”?
syllables in "fires"
Word details
Syllables
2
fi · res
Letters
5
f · i · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “fires”
The word “fires” contains 2 syllables, divided as fi · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fires" have?
"fires" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fires" into syllables?
"fires" is divided into syllables as: fi · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "fires"?
The Scrabble score for "fires" is 8 points.
Using “fires” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fires" (fi · res) 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, “fires” is worth 8 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 “fires”
The letters in “fires” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: fries, frise, reifs, serif.