How many syllables in “rifles”?
syllables in "rifles"
Word details
Syllables
2
ri · fles
Letters
6
r · i · f · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “rifles”
The word “rifles” contains 2 syllables, divided as ri · fles. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rifles" have?
"rifles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rifles" into syllables?
"rifles" is divided into syllables as: ri · fles.
What is the Scrabble score for "rifles"?
The Scrabble score for "rifles" is 9 points.
Using “rifles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rifles" (ri · 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, “rifles” is worth 9 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 “rifles”
The letters in “rifles” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: filers, fliers, lifers.