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How many syllables in “footrope”?

2

syllables in "footrope"

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Word details

Syllables

2

foot · rope

Letters

8

f · o · o · t · r · o · p · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
o1
t1
r1
o1
p3
e1

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About the word “footrope

The word footrope contains 2 syllables, divided as foot · rope. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "footrope" have?

"footrope" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "footrope" into syllables?

"footrope" is divided into syllables as: foot · rope.

What is the Scrabble score for "footrope"?

The Scrabble score for "footrope" is 13 points.

Using “footrope” in writing

Two-syllable words like "footrope" (foot · rope) 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, footrope 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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