How many syllables in “kinsfolk”?
syllables in "kinsfolk"
Word details
Syllables
2
kin · sfolk
Letters
8
k · i · n · s · f · o · l · k
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “kinsfolk”
The word “kinsfolk” contains 2 syllables, divided as kin · sfolk. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kinsfolk" have?
"kinsfolk" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kinsfolk" into syllables?
"kinsfolk" is divided into syllables as: kin · sfolk.
What is the Scrabble score for "kinsfolk"?
The Scrabble score for "kinsfolk" is 19 points.
Using “kinsfolk” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kinsfolk" (kin · sfolk) 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, “kinsfolk” is worth 19 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 “kinsfolk”
The letters in “kinsfolk” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kinfolks.