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