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How many syllables in “foreshadower”?

5

syllables in "foreshadower"

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Word details

Syllables

5

fo · res · ha · do · wer

Letters

12

f · o · r · e · s · h · a · d · o · w · e · r

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
r1
e1
s1
h4
a1
d2
o1
w4
e1
r1

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About the word “foreshadower

The word foreshadower contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · res · ha · do · wer. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "foreshadower" have?

"foreshadower" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "foreshadower" into syllables?

"foreshadower" is divided into syllables as: fo · res · ha · do · wer.

What is the Scrabble score for "foreshadower"?

The Scrabble score for "foreshadower" is 22 points.

Using “foreshadower” in writing

"foreshadower" (fo · res · ha · do · wer) 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, foreshadower is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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