How many syllables in “foreby”?
syllables in "foreby"
Word details
Syllables
3
fo · re · by
Letters
6
f · o · r · e · b · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “foreby”
The word “foreby” contains 3 syllables, divided as fo · re · by. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foreby" have?
"foreby" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "foreby" into syllables?
"foreby" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · by.
What is the Scrabble score for "foreby"?
The Scrabble score for "foreby" is 14 points.
Using “foreby” in writing
Three-syllable words like "foreby" (fo · re · by) 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, “foreby” 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.
Anagrams of “foreby”
The letters in “foreby” can be rearranged to spell one other word: forbye.