How many syllables in “herself”?
syllables in "herself"
Word details
Syllables
2
her · self
Letters
7
h · e · r · s · e · l · f
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “herself”
The word “herself” contains 2 syllables, divided as her · self. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "herself" have?
"herself" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "herself" into syllables?
"herself" is divided into syllables as: her · self.
What is the Scrabble score for "herself"?
The Scrabble score for "herself" is 13 points.
Using “herself” in writing
Two-syllable words like "herself" (her · self) 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, “herself” is worth 13 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 “herself”
The letters in “herself” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flesher.