How many syllables in “jeopardise”?
syllables in "jeopardise"
Word details
Syllables
3
jeop · ardi · se
Letters
10
j · e · o · p · a · r · d · i · s · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “jeopardise”
The word “jeopardise” contains 3 syllables, divided as jeop · ardi · se. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "jeopardise" have?
"jeopardise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "jeopardise" into syllables?
"jeopardise" is divided into syllables as: jeop · ardi · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "jeopardise"?
The Scrabble score for "jeopardise" is 20 points.
Using “jeopardise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "jeopardise" (jeop · ardi · se) 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, “jeopardise” is worth 20 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 “jeopardise”
The letters in “jeopardise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: jeopardies.