How many syllables in “foal”?
syllable in "foal"
Word details
Syllables
1
foal
Letters
4
f · o · a · l
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “foal”
The word “foal” contains 1 syllable, divided as foal. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foal" have?
"foal" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "foal" into syllables?
"foal" is divided into syllables as: foal.
What is the Scrabble score for "foal"?
The Scrabble score for "foal" is 7 points.
Using “foal” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "foal" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “foal” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “foal”
The letters in “foal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loaf.