How many syllables in “chapel”?
syllables in "chapel"
Word details
Syllables
2
cha · pel
Letters
6
c · h · a · p · e · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “chapel”
The word “chapel” contains 2 syllables, divided as cha · pel. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chapel" have?
"chapel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chapel" into syllables?
"chapel" is divided into syllables as: cha · pel.
What is the Scrabble score for "chapel"?
The Scrabble score for "chapel" is 13 points.
Using “chapel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chapel" (cha · pel) 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, “chapel” is worth 13 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 “chapel”
The letters in “chapel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pleach.