How many syllables in “footnotes”?
syllables in "footnotes"
Word details
Syllables
3
foot · no · tes
Letters
9
f · o · o · t · n · o · t · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “footnotes”
The word “footnotes” contains 3 syllables, divided as foot · no · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "footnotes" have?
"footnotes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "footnotes" into syllables?
"footnotes" is divided into syllables as: foot · no · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "footnotes"?
The Scrabble score for "footnotes" is 12 points.
Using “footnotes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "footnotes" (foot · no · tes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “footnotes” is worth 12 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 “footnotes”
The letters in “footnotes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: footstone.