How many syllables in “sulfones”?
syllables in "sulfones"
Word details
Syllables
3
sul · fo · nes
Letters
8
s · u · l · f · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sulfones”
The word “sulfones” contains 3 syllables, divided as sul · fo · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sulfones" have?
"sulfones" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sulfones" into syllables?
"sulfones" is divided into syllables as: sul · fo · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "sulfones"?
The Scrabble score for "sulfones" is 11 points.
Using “sulfones” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sulfones" (sul · fo · nes) 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, “sulfones” is worth 11 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 “sulfones”
The letters in “sulfones” can be rearranged to spell one other word: foulness.