How many syllables in “escaloped”?
syllables in "escaloped"
Word details
Syllables
3
esc · alo · ped
Letters
9
e · s · c · a · l · o · p · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “escaloped”
The word “escaloped” contains 3 syllables, divided as esc · alo · ped. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "escaloped" have?
"escaloped" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "escaloped" into syllables?
"escaloped" is divided into syllables as: esc · alo · ped.
What is the Scrabble score for "escaloped"?
The Scrabble score for "escaloped" is 14 points.
Using “escaloped” in writing
Three-syllable words like "escaloped" (esc · alo · ped) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “escaloped” 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 “escaloped”
The letters in “escaloped” can be rearranged to spell one other word: opalesced.