How many syllables in “fingertips”?
syllables in "fingertips"
Word details
Syllables
3
fin · ger · tips
Letters
10
f · i · n · g · e · r · t · i · p · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “fingertips”
The word “fingertips” contains 3 syllables, divided as fin · ger · tips. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fingertips" have?
"fingertips" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fingertips" into syllables?
"fingertips" is divided into syllables as: fin · ger · tips.
What is the Scrabble score for "fingertips"?
The Scrabble score for "fingertips" is 16 points.
Using “fingertips” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fingertips" (fin · ger · tips) 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, “fingertips” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “fingertips”
The letters in “fingertips” can be rearranged to spell one other word: presifting.