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