How many syllables in “captions”?
syllables in "captions"
Word details
Syllables
2
captions
Letters
8
c · a · p · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “captions”
The word “captions” contains 2 syllables, divided as captions. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "captions" have?
"captions" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "captions" into syllables?
"captions" is divided into syllables as: captions.
What is the Scrabble score for "captions"?
The Scrabble score for "captions" is 12 points.
Using “captions” in writing
Two-syllable words like "captions" (captions) 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, “captions” 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 “captions”
The letters in “captions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pactions.