How many syllables in “funerals”?
syllables in "funerals"
Word details
Syllables
3
fu · ne · rals
Letters
8
f · u · n · e · r · a · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “funerals”
The word “funerals” contains 3 syllables, divided as fu · ne · rals. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "funerals" have?
"funerals" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "funerals" into syllables?
"funerals" is divided into syllables as: fu · ne · rals.
What is the Scrabble score for "funerals"?
The Scrabble score for "funerals" is 11 points.
Using “funerals” in writing
Three-syllable words like "funerals" (fu · ne · rals) 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, “funerals” 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 “funerals”
The letters in “funerals” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flaneurs.