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How many syllables in “footwall”?

2

syllables in "footwall"

footwall
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Word details

Syllables

2

foo · twall

Letters

8

f · o · o · t · w · a · l · l

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
o1
t1
w4
a1
l1
l1

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About the word “footwall

The word footwall contains 2 syllables, divided as foo · twall. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "footwall" have?

"footwall" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "footwall" into syllables?

"footwall" is divided into syllables as: foo · twall.

What is the Scrabble score for "footwall"?

The Scrabble score for "footwall" is 14 points.

Using “footwall” in writing

Two-syllable words like "footwall" (foo · twall) 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, footwall is worth 14 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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