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How many syllables in “lampoons”?

2

syllables in "lampoons"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lam · poons

Letters

8

l · a · m · p · o · o · n · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
a1
m3
p3
o1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “lampoons

The word lampoons contains 2 syllables, divided as lam · poons. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lampoons" have?

"lampoons" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lampoons" into syllables?

"lampoons" is divided into syllables as: lam · poons.

What is the Scrabble score for "lampoons"?

The Scrabble score for "lampoons" is 12 points.

Using “lampoons” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lampoons" (lam · poons) 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, lampoons is worth 12 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.

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