How many syllables in “fringes”?
syllables in "fringes"
Word details
Syllables
2
frin · ges
Letters
7
f · r · i · n · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “fringes”
The word “fringes” contains 2 syllables, divided as frin · ges. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fringes" have?
"fringes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fringes" into syllables?
"fringes" is divided into syllables as: frin · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "fringes"?
The Scrabble score for "fringes" is 11 points.
Using “fringes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fringes" (frin · ges) 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, “fringes” is worth 11 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 “fringes”
The letters in “fringes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fingers.