How many syllables in “campsite”?
syllables in "campsite"
Word details
Syllables
2
camp · site
Letters
8
c · a · m · p · s · i · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “campsite”
The word “campsite” contains 2 syllables, divided as camp · site. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "campsite" have?
"campsite" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "campsite" into syllables?
"campsite" is divided into syllables as: camp · site.
What is the Scrabble score for "campsite"?
The Scrabble score for "campsite" is 14 points.
Using “campsite” in writing
Two-syllable words like "campsite" (camp · site) 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, “campsite” 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.
Anagrams of “campsite”
The letters in “campsite” can be rearranged to spell one other word: campiest.