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How many syllables in “foe”?

1

syllable in "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.

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