How many syllables in “cripples”?
syllables in "cripples"
Word details
Syllables
2
crip · ples
Letters
8
c · r · i · p · p · l · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cripples”
The word “cripples” contains 2 syllables, divided as crip · ples. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cripples" have?
"cripples" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cripples" into syllables?
"cripples" is divided into syllables as: crip · ples.
What is the Scrabble score for "cripples"?
The Scrabble score for "cripples" is 14 points.
Using “cripples” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cripples" (crip · ples) 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, “cripples” is worth 14 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 “cripples”
The letters in “cripples” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clippers.