How many syllables in “furbishes”?
syllables in "furbishes"
Word details
Syllables
2
furbi · shes
Letters
9
f · u · r · b · i · s · h · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “furbishes”
The word “furbishes” contains 2 syllables, divided as furbi · shes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "furbishes" have?
"furbishes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "furbishes" into syllables?
"furbishes" is divided into syllables as: furbi · shes.
What is the Scrabble score for "furbishes"?
The Scrabble score for "furbishes" is 17 points.
Using “furbishes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "furbishes" (furbi · shes) 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, “furbishes” is worth 17 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 “furbishes”
The letters in “furbishes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bushfires.