How many syllables in “lapides”?
syllables in "lapides"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · pi · des
Letters
7
l · a · p · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “lapides”
The word “lapides” contains 3 syllables, divided as la · pi · des. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lapides" have?
"lapides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lapides" into syllables?
"lapides" is divided into syllables as: la · pi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "lapides"?
The Scrabble score for "lapides" is 10 points.
Using “lapides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lapides" (la · pi · des) 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, “lapides” is worth 10 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 “lapides”
The letters in “lapides” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: alipeds, elapids, palsied, pleiads.