How many syllables in “girlfriends”?
syllables in "girlfriends"
Word details
Syllables
2
girl · friends
Letters
11
g · i · r · l · f · r · i · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “girlfriends”
The word “girlfriends” contains 2 syllables, divided as girl · friends. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "girlfriends" have?
"girlfriends" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "girlfriends" into syllables?
"girlfriends" is divided into syllables as: girl · friends.
What is the Scrabble score for "girlfriends"?
The Scrabble score for "girlfriends" is 16 points.
Using “girlfriends” in writing
Two-syllable words like "girlfriends" (girl · friends) 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, “girlfriends” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.