How many syllables in “clipper”?
syllables in "clipper"
Word details
Syllables
2
clip · per
Letters
7
c · l · i · p · p · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “clipper”
The word “clipper” contains 2 syllables, divided as clip · per. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clipper" have?
"clipper" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clipper" into syllables?
"clipper" is divided into syllables as: clip · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "clipper"?
The Scrabble score for "clipper" is 13 points.
Using “clipper” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clipper" (clip · per) 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, “clipper” 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 “clipper”
The letters in “clipper” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cripple.