How many syllables in “earplugs”?
syllables in "earplugs"
Word details
Syllables
2
ear · plugs
Letters
8
e · a · r · p · l · u · g · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “earplugs”
The word “earplugs” contains 2 syllables, divided as ear · plugs. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "earplugs" have?
"earplugs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "earplugs" into syllables?
"earplugs" is divided into syllables as: ear · plugs.
What is the Scrabble score for "earplugs"?
The Scrabble score for "earplugs" is 11 points.
Using “earplugs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "earplugs" (ear · plugs) 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, “earplugs” 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 “earplugs”
The letters in “earplugs” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: graupels, plaguers.