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