How many syllables in “foremast”?
syllables in "foremast"
Word details
Syllables
3
fo · re · mast
Letters
8
f · o · r · e · m · a · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “foremast”
The word “foremast” contains 3 syllables, divided as fo · re · mast. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foremast" have?
"foremast" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "foremast" into syllables?
"foremast" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · mast.
What is the Scrabble score for "foremast"?
The Scrabble score for "foremast" is 13 points.
Using “foremast” in writing
Three-syllable words like "foremast" (fo · re · mast) 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, “foremast” 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.
Anagrams of “foremast”
The letters in “foremast” can be rearranged to spell one other word: formates.