How many syllables in “furriest”?
syllables in "furriest"
Word details
Syllables
2
fur · riest
Letters
8
f · u · r · r · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “furriest”
The word “furriest” contains 2 syllables, divided as fur · riest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "furriest" have?
"furriest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "furriest" into syllables?
"furriest" is divided into syllables as: fur · riest.
What is the Scrabble score for "furriest"?
The Scrabble score for "furriest" is 11 points.
Using “furriest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "furriest" (fur · riest) 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, “furriest” 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 “furriest”
The letters in “furriest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fruiters.