How many syllables in “ruffes”?
syllables in "ruffes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ruf · fes
Letters
6
r · u · f · f · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “ruffes”
The word “ruffes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ruf · fes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ruffes" have?
"ruffes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ruffes" into syllables?
"ruffes" is divided into syllables as: ruf · fes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ruffes"?
The Scrabble score for "ruffes" is 12 points.
Using “ruffes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ruffes" (ruf · fes) 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, “ruffes” is worth 12 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 “ruffes”
The letters in “ruffes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: suffer.