How many syllables in “ellipses”?
syllables in "ellipses"
Word details
Syllables
2
elli · pses
Letters
8
e · l · l · i · p · s · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ellipses”
The word “ellipses” contains 2 syllables, divided as elli · pses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ellipses" have?
"ellipses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ellipses" into syllables?
"ellipses" is divided into syllables as: elli · pses.
What is the Scrabble score for "ellipses"?
The Scrabble score for "ellipses" is 10 points.
Using “ellipses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ellipses" (elli · pses) 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, “ellipses” is worth 10 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 “ellipses”
The letters in “ellipses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pileless.