How many syllables in “buildups”?
syllables in "buildups"
Word details
Syllables
2
buil · dups
Letters
8
b · u · i · l · d · u · p · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “buildups”
The word “buildups” contains 2 syllables, divided as buil · dups. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buildups" have?
"buildups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "buildups" into syllables?
"buildups" is divided into syllables as: buil · dups.
What is the Scrabble score for "buildups"?
The Scrabble score for "buildups" is 13 points.
Using “buildups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "buildups" (buil · dups) 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, “buildups” is worth 13 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 “buildups”
The letters in “buildups” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upbuilds.