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How many syllables in “crimpiest”?

2

syllables in "crimpiest"

crimpiest
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Word details

Syllables

2

crim · piest

Letters

9

c · r · i · m · p · i · e · s · t

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
i1
m3
p3
i1
e1
s1
t1

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About the word “crimpiest

The word crimpiest contains 2 syllables, divided as crim · piest. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "crimpiest" have?

"crimpiest" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "crimpiest" into syllables?

"crimpiest" is divided into syllables as: crim · piest.

What is the Scrabble score for "crimpiest"?

The Scrabble score for "crimpiest" is 15 points.

Using “crimpiest” in writing

Two-syllable words like "crimpiest" (crim · piest) 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, crimpiest 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.

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