How many syllables in “lips”?
syllable in "lips"
Word details
Syllables
1
lips
Letters
4
l · i · p · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lips”
The word “lips” contains 1 syllable, divided as lips. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lips" have?
"lips" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lips" into syllables?
"lips" is divided into syllables as: lips.
What is the Scrabble score for "lips"?
The Scrabble score for "lips" is 6 points.
Using “lips” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lips" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lips” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “lips”
The letters in “lips” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lisp, slip.