How many syllables in “foe”?
1
syllable in "foe"
foe
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Word details
Syllables
1
foe
Letters
3
f · o · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
o1
e1
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About the word “foe”
The word “foe” contains 1 syllable, divided as foe. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foe" have?
"foe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "foe" into syllables?
"foe" is divided into syllables as: foe.
What is the Scrabble score for "foe"?
The Scrabble score for "foe" is 6 points.
Using “foe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "foe" 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, “foe” is worth 6 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.