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How many syllables in “warfares”?

3

syllables in "warfares"

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Word details

Syllables

3

war · fa · res

Letters

8

w · a · r · f · a · r · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
a1
r1
f4
a1
r1
e1
s1

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About the word “warfares

The word warfares contains 3 syllables, divided as war · fa · res. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "warfares" have?

"warfares" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "warfares" into syllables?

"warfares" is divided into syllables as: war · fa · res.

What is the Scrabble score for "warfares"?

The Scrabble score for "warfares" is 14 points.

Using “warfares” in writing

Three-syllable words like "warfares" (war · fa · res) 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, warfares is worth 14 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.

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