How many syllables in “furmenties”?
syllables in "furmenties"
Word details
Syllables
3
fur · men · ties
Letters
10
f · u · r · m · e · n · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “furmenties”
The word “furmenties” contains 3 syllables, divided as fur · men · ties. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "furmenties" have?
"furmenties" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "furmenties" into syllables?
"furmenties" is divided into syllables as: fur · men · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "furmenties"?
The Scrabble score for "furmenties" is 15 points.
Using “furmenties” in writing
Three-syllable words like "furmenties" (fur · men · ties) 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, “furmenties” 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 “furmenties”
The letters in “furmenties” can be rearranged to spell one other word: frumenties.