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How many syllables in “folder”?

2

syllables in "folder"

folder
database

Word details

Syllables

2

fol · der

Letters

6

f · o · l · d · e · r

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
l1
d2
e1
r1

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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.

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