How many syllables in “calipers”?
syllables in "calipers"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · li · pers
Letters
8
c · a · l · i · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “calipers”
The word “calipers” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · li · pers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calipers" have?
"calipers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calipers" into syllables?
"calipers" is divided into syllables as: ca · li · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "calipers"?
The Scrabble score for "calipers" is 12 points.
Using “calipers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calipers" (ca · li · pers) 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, “calipers” 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 “calipers”
The letters in “calipers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: replicas, spiracle.