How many syllables in “lippers”?
syllables in "lippers"
Word details
Syllables
2
lip · pers
Letters
7
l · i · p · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “lippers”
The word “lippers” contains 2 syllables, divided as lip · pers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lippers" have?
"lippers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lippers" into syllables?
"lippers" is divided into syllables as: lip · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "lippers"?
The Scrabble score for "lippers" is 11 points.
Using “lippers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lippers" (lip · pers) 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, “lippers” is worth 11 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 “lippers”
The letters in “lippers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ripples, slipper.