How many syllables in “lucifers”?
syllables in "lucifers"
Word details
Syllables
3
lu · ci · fers
Letters
8
l · u · c · i · f · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “lucifers”
The word “lucifers” contains 3 syllables, divided as lu · ci · fers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lucifers" have?
"lucifers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lucifers" into syllables?
"lucifers" is divided into syllables as: lu · ci · fers.
What is the Scrabble score for "lucifers"?
The Scrabble score for "lucifers" is 13 points.
Using “lucifers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lucifers" (lu · ci · fers) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lucifers” 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 “lucifers”
The letters in “lucifers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fluerics.