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How many syllables in “follows”?

2

syllables in "follows"

follows
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Word details

Syllables

2

fol · lows

Letters

7

f · o · l · l · o · w · s

Scrabble

13

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
l1
l1
o1
w4
s1

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About the word “follows

The word follows contains 2 syllables, divided as fol · lows. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "follows" have?

"follows" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "follows" into syllables?

"follows" is divided into syllables as: fol · lows.

What is the Scrabble score for "follows"?

The Scrabble score for "follows" is 13 points.

Using “follows” in writing

Two-syllable words like "follows" (fol · lows) 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, follows is worth 13 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.

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