How many syllables in “harelips”?
syllables in "harelips"
Word details
Syllables
3
ha · re · lips
Letters
8
h · a · r · e · l · i · p · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “harelips”
The word “harelips” contains 3 syllables, divided as ha · re · lips. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harelips" have?
"harelips" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "harelips" into syllables?
"harelips" is divided into syllables as: ha · re · lips.
What is the Scrabble score for "harelips"?
The Scrabble score for "harelips" is 13 points.
Using “harelips” in writing
Three-syllable words like "harelips" (ha · re · lips) 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, “harelips” is worth 13 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 “harelips”
The letters in “harelips” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: earlship, plashier.