How many syllables in “lopsided”?
syllables in "lopsided"
Word details
Syllables
3
lop · si · ded
Letters
8
l · o · p · s · i · d · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “lopsided”
The word “lopsided” contains 3 syllables, divided as lop · si · ded. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lopsided" have?
"lopsided" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lopsided" into syllables?
"lopsided" is divided into syllables as: lop · si · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "lopsided"?
The Scrabble score for "lopsided" is 12 points.
Using “lopsided” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lopsided" (lop · si · ded) 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, “lopsided” 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.
Anagrams of “lopsided”
The letters in “lopsided” can be rearranged to spell one other word: displode.