How many syllables in “chaperon”?
syllables in "chaperon"
Word details
Syllables
3
cha · pe · ron
Letters
8
c · h · a · p · e · r · o · n
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “chaperon”
The word “chaperon” contains 3 syllables, divided as cha · pe · ron. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chaperon" have?
"chaperon" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chaperon" into syllables?
"chaperon" is divided into syllables as: cha · pe · ron.
What is the Scrabble score for "chaperon"?
The Scrabble score for "chaperon" is 15 points.
Using “chaperon” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chaperon" (cha · pe · ron) 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, “chaperon” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “chaperon”
The letters in “chaperon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: canephor.