How many syllables in “chaperons”?
syllables in "chaperons"
Word details
Syllables
3
cha · pe · rons
Letters
9
c · h · a · p · e · r · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “chaperons”
The word “chaperons” contains 3 syllables, divided as cha · pe · rons. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chaperons" have?
"chaperons" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chaperons" into syllables?
"chaperons" is divided into syllables as: cha · pe · rons.
What is the Scrabble score for "chaperons"?
The Scrabble score for "chaperons" is 16 points.
Using “chaperons” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chaperons" (cha · pe · rons) 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, “chaperons” is worth 16 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 “chaperons”
The letters in “chaperons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: canephors.