How many syllables in “folders”?
syllables in "folders"
Word details
Syllables
2
fol · ders
Letters
7
f · o · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “folders”
The word “folders” contains 2 syllables, divided as fol · ders. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "folders" have?
"folders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "folders" into syllables?
"folders" is divided into syllables as: fol · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "folders"?
The Scrabble score for "folders" is 11 points.
Using “folders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "folders" (fol · ders) 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, “folders” is worth 11 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 “folders”
The letters in “folders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refolds.