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How many syllables in “bankrupts”?

2

syllables in "bankrupts"

bankrupts
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Word details

Syllables

2

ban · krupts

Letters

9

b · a · n · k · r · u · p · t · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
n1
k5
r1
u1
p3
t1
s1

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About the word “bankrupts

The word bankrupts contains 2 syllables, divided as ban · krupts. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bankrupts" have?

"bankrupts" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bankrupts" into syllables?

"bankrupts" is divided into syllables as: ban · krupts.

What is the Scrabble score for "bankrupts"?

The Scrabble score for "bankrupts" is 17 points.

Using “bankrupts” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bankrupts" (ban · krupts) 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, bankrupts is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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