How many syllables in “foreclosures”?
syllables in "foreclosures"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · re · clo · su · res
Letters
12
f · o · r · e · c · l · o · s · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “foreclosures”
The word “foreclosures” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · re · clo · su · res. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foreclosures" have?
"foreclosures" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "foreclosures" into syllables?
"foreclosures" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · clo · su · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "foreclosures"?
The Scrabble score for "foreclosures" is 17 points.
Using “foreclosures” in writing
"foreclosures" (fo · re · clo · su · res) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “foreclosures” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.