How many syllables in “football”?
syllables in "football"
Word details
Syllables
2
foot · ball
Letters
8
f · o · o · t · b · a · l · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “football”
The word “football” contains 2 syllables, divided as foot · ball. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "football" have?
"football" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "football" into syllables?
"football" is divided into syllables as: foot · ball.
What is the Scrabble score for "football"?
The Scrabble score for "football" is 13 points.
Using “football” in writing
Two-syllable words like "football" (foot · ball) 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, “football” 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.