How many syllables in “fortieths”?
syllables in "fortieths"
Word details
Syllables
2
for · tieths
Letters
9
f · o · r · t · i · e · t · h · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “fortieths”
The word “fortieths” contains 2 syllables, divided as for · tieths. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fortieths" have?
"fortieths" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fortieths" into syllables?
"fortieths" is divided into syllables as: for · tieths.
What is the Scrabble score for "fortieths"?
The Scrabble score for "fortieths" is 15 points.
Using “fortieths” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fortieths" (for · tieths) 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, “fortieths” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “fortieths”
The letters in “fortieths” can be rearranged to spell one other word: frothiest.