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How many syllables in “furthers”?

2

syllables in "furthers"

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Word details

Syllables

2

fur · thers

Letters

8

f · u · r · t · h · e · r · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
u1
r1
t1
h4
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “furthers

The word furthers contains 2 syllables, divided as fur · thers. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "furthers" have?

"furthers" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "furthers" into syllables?

"furthers" is divided into syllables as: fur · thers.

What is the Scrabble score for "furthers"?

The Scrabble score for "furthers" is 14 points.

Using “furthers” in writing

Two-syllable words like "furthers" (fur · thers) 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, furthers is worth 14 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.

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