How many syllables in “foam”?
1
syllable in "foam"
foam
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Word details
Syllables
1
foam
Letters
4
f · o · a · m
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
o1
a1
m3
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About the word “foam”
The word “foam” contains 1 syllable, divided as foam. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foam" have?
"foam" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "foam" into syllables?
"foam" is divided into syllables as: foam.
What is the Scrabble score for "foam"?
The Scrabble score for "foam" is 9 points.
Using “foam” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "foam" 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, “foam” is worth 9 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.