How many syllables in “hippos”?
syllables in "hippos"
Word details
Syllables
2
hip · pos
Letters
6
h · i · p · p · o · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hippos”
The word “hippos” contains 2 syllables, divided as hip · pos. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hippos" have?
"hippos" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hippos" into syllables?
"hippos" is divided into syllables as: hip · pos.
What is the Scrabble score for "hippos"?
The Scrabble score for "hippos" is 13 points.
Using “hippos” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hippos" (hip · pos) 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, “hippos” 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 “hippos”
The letters in “hippos” can be rearranged to spell one other word: popish.