How many syllables in “leafhopper”?
syllables in "leafhopper"
Word details
Syllables
3
leaf · hop · per
Letters
10
l · e · a · f · h · o · p · p · e · r
Scrabble
20
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About the word “leafhopper”
The word “leafhopper” contains 3 syllables, divided as leaf · hop · per. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leafhopper" have?
"leafhopper" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "leafhopper" into syllables?
"leafhopper" is divided into syllables as: leaf · hop · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "leafhopper"?
The Scrabble score for "leafhopper" is 20 points.
Using “leafhopper” in writing
Three-syllable words like "leafhopper" (leaf · hop · per) 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, “leafhopper” 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 “leafhopper”
The letters in “leafhopper” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fleahopper.