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