How many syllables in “folder”?
syllables in "folder"
Word details
Syllables
2
fol · der
Letters
6
f · o · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “folder”
The word “folder” contains 2 syllables, divided as fol · der. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "folder" have?
"folder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "folder" into syllables?
"folder" is divided into syllables as: fol · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "folder"?
The Scrabble score for "folder" is 10 points.
Using “folder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "folder" (fol · der) 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, “folder” is worth 10 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 “folder”
The letters in “folder” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: refold, rolfed.