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