How many syllables in “kingpin”?
syllables in "kingpin"
Word details
Syllables
2
kin · gpin
Letters
7
k · i · n · g · p · i · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “kingpin”
The word “kingpin” contains 2 syllables, divided as kin · gpin. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kingpin" have?
"kingpin" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kingpin" into syllables?
"kingpin" is divided into syllables as: kin · gpin.
What is the Scrabble score for "kingpin"?
The Scrabble score for "kingpin" is 14 points.
Using “kingpin” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kingpin" (kin · gpin) 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, “kingpin” 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 “kingpin”
The letters in “kingpin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pinking.