How many syllables in “cupids”?
syllables in "cupids"
Word details
Syllables
2
cu · pids
Letters
6
c · u · p · i · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cupids”
The word “cupids” contains 2 syllables, divided as cu · pids. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cupids" have?
"cupids" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cupids" into syllables?
"cupids" is divided into syllables as: cu · pids.
What is the Scrabble score for "cupids"?
The Scrabble score for "cupids" is 11 points.
Using “cupids” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cupids" (cu · pids) 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, “cupids” is worth 11 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 “cupids”
The letters in “cupids” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuspid.