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How many syllables in “cups”?

1

syllable in "cups"

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Word details

Syllables

1

cups

Letters

4

c · u · p · s

Scrabble

8

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
u1
p3
s1

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About the word “cups

The word cups contains 1 syllable, divided as cups. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cups" have?

"cups" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "cups" into syllables?

"cups" is divided into syllables as: cups.

What is the Scrabble score for "cups"?

The Scrabble score for "cups" is 8 points.

Using “cups” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "cups" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, cups is worth 8 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 “cups

The letters in cups can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cusp, scup.

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